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The past few months have highlighted to me, There are many elements contributing to this 28. 26. again, the significant capability of our within the roll dynamics, including significant students. We have revelled in the activities enrolments from King’s School, increasing associated with the learning programmes as enrolment from Saint Kentigern Primary School, well as appreciated the range of talent, a continual wait list for entry into Middlemore whether on the stage of the Big Sing and Big House and pressure on the capacity of Te 18. House Music, or that on the sporting fields Pūtake Lodge. It is on this foundation that the and everywhere in between. The year is College bases its discussion of the future, progressing quickly, so much so that our ensuring a long-term perspective of the College. 22. senior students are starting to count how In these long term considerations we consider ENTERPRISING MINDS many weeks remain for the balance of their our future roll and the contributing factors of 14. academic programmes. Essentially, they have those students coming to the College from Feature: Young Enterprise Scheme KING’S STAFF one term left before they engage in their urban and rural settings as well as those Deputy Head - Pedagogy appointed Cambridge International Examinations, NCEA students coming from international settings. It is New Housemasters for Te Pūtake 42. and Scholarship Examinations at the certainly an exciting time. We look forward to Lodge and Greenbank House 24. beginning of Term 4. speaking with you in regards to our long-term 5. King’s Rowing stars KING’S FIRST XV RUGBY plans, especially in the context of the Master The quality of their performance is heavily MESSAGE FROM A fond farewell to Julie Kerr The season so far Property Plan which has progressed 42. reliant on the quality of the teaching and THE HEADMASTER Local netball hero: Lea Salt significantly over the past few months. MAGIC AT MATAKANA learning activity. While we, students, teachers 26. Anthony Grant: pure perseverance and parents/guardians, all have a part to play in In the past term, we’ve also undertaken a 10. 16. KING’S SPORT this process the activity of the classroom complete content review and refresh of our establishes the foundations from which student College website: www.kingscollege.school.nz. KING’S BOARD HEALTH AT KING’S Feature: King’s Clay Target Shooting hits the mark 44. achievement sprouts. We have taken your feedback on board in Message from the Chairman Student Health Week a success THE SAUNDERS YEARS relation to content you would like to see on our New Member adds value to Board Since the last issue of the Courier was published, website and the importance of easily we have implemented an appraisal system for accessible content. For those of you who have 17. 28. our staff. This is a very exciting development as KING’S CULTURE been on our website recently, you will have KING’S OUT AND ABOUT 46. we now have a system based completely on the 11. FEATURE noticed it is now refreshed with more up-to- A special day with our King’s Dads. FLOREAT SEMPER VISIT “Best All-Round Education” prerogative from STUDENT ACADEMIC date information, easier navigation pathways, Big talent at House Music 2017 Exploring modern teaching which we can develop and recognise great SUCCESSES and fresh imagery and video content which Glee Club puts on classic rock musical performance. As I write this, we are migrating all Reward for hard work: Christian Uhila reflect the life and soul of the College today. Pushing boundaries with The of our support staff onto the same system as Mathletes impress at Auckland 18. Laramie Project We look forward to your feedback on our Math Olympiad they, too, contribute to the delivery of former ANNUAL ART SALE 48. MESSAGE FROM new-look website. Recent Old Collegians receive Headmaster Graham Bruce’s original inception. top accolades RECENT EVENTS 32. New York get together THE HEADMASTER The identification and collation of development You may also be aware of the recent visit of the KING’S ARCHIVES A 50 and 60 year-on reunion goals, the recognition of top performance and Education Review Office. They have issued to 20. the celebration of champion performers are all King’s College a glowing review acknowledging 12. KING’S FRIENDS encapsulated in the process. This development the developments since their last visit in 2011 as STUDENT SPORTING Welcome from the new President has relevance to the current student cohort as well as the recent progressions of the College. SUCCESSES Golf Day brings community together 33. 50. well as to those future cohorts progressing to, This is available publicly and can be viewed on Celebrating our top athletes and teams RECENT GRADUATES KCOCA ANNUAL DINNER The quality of our and through, King’s College. our website under the ‘About King’s’ section. One of the key findings recognises that the While the current student cohort is definitely 21. students’ performance “best All-Round Education” prerogative our priority, the College is also looking to the 13. KING’S CHAPEL AND 39. 51. remains central to the overarching philosophy is heavily reliant on the future. Much discussion of late has been STUDENT CULTURAL COMMUNITY SERVICE ANZAC DAY ADDRESS RECENT UPDATES of the College and determines the method by centred on the continuance of a longevous and SUCCESSES King’s-Otahuhu College exchange Reflecting on war and peace Floreat Semper Autumn Luncheon quality of the teaching which the College serves the teaching and sustainable future, one from which the College Choristers rehearse with NZ Secondary Old Collegian news learning delivery to students. Students Choir and learning activity. can flourish. We have been studying every Annual Music Soloist Competition not aspect of the contributing factors including the Virtus Pollet. short on talent most significant dimension: that of the College The Burtones tour the Coromandel 51. Simon Lamb roll. We enjoy full capacity this year, at 1060 Stage Challenge 2017 OLD COLLEGIANS ACROSS Headmaster THE GENERATIONS students, and we already have 1038 enrolled for 2018.

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Based on recent discussions, I get the sense teams. This speaks strongly to our All-Round a key focus for the College and we enjoy We recognise that for many recipients, this is that the provision of prizes, bursaries and Educational Philosophy. Without Peter’s MESSAGE FROM maintaining our connection with Old Collegians an opportunity of a lifetime. Some of you will scholarships is a subject of interest that is not support this outstanding young man would not and their families in provincial New Zealand at have heard me say that one of the things I find well understood by our community. have been able to attend King’s. THE CHAIRMAN A&P Shows and through the Headmaster’s most rewarding about being involved in Historically, the College had always offered a Another example is the Endeavour Trust regular visits. education is that it can make such a difference relatively small number of ‘merit‘ prizes, programme which also operates at King’s to the life of a young man or woman. We work As a College based in South Auckland, we think primarily academic and musical. These were School, Sacred Heart College and St Cuthbert’s hard to ensure these students appreciate and it’s imperative that King’s is both engaged in typically awarded to Intermediate or Junior College. It is supported by a major donor value the opportunity and contributes School students based on an entrance exam or family which chooses not to be publicly they have been given. significantly to our The make-up of the student One of the things I an audition. The awards were allocated purely acknowledged. It is specifically targeted at Each bursary/ local communities. population at King’s today is broadly on merit with no regard for financial needs or developing the leaders of tomorrow amongst scholarship recipient is find most rewarding We believe that part representative of the ethnic mix the ability to pay school fees and were Māori and Pacific communities in Auckland. required to perform of that connection nationally. The Board regards that generally accepted as a way of recognising There’s no doubt our Endeavour students have academically and term about being involved with our community and promoting excellence. made a major contribution to overall measure of diversity as an important reports are reviewed by includes providing in education is that it leadership and multi-culturalism at the College benchmark as well as an attribute that the Headmaster. In 1980, at a time when there was grave opportunities for and have been influential in the success of our helps enrich the King’s College Students also must write concern that the Government of the day students from these can make such a Kapa Haka team which is growing in experience for all students. an annual may abolish all forms of state aid to communities to be recognition in the wider community. acknowledgement letter to the donor. It is difference to the life independent schools, the King’s College educated at King’s. The make-up of the student vitally important that our students understand Old Collegian Phil Ryall has been supporting the College Foundation was established to ensure the Since 2014 Old Collegian and Orthopaedic population at King’s today is broadly through his namesake bursary for more than ten years. of a young man or the significance of this financial support and College’s long-term independence and Surgeon Mark CLATWORTHY (Averill, 1978-82) representative of the ethnic mix nationally. The we make it very clear that our expectation of financial sustainability. and his wife Angela have provided one Board regards that measure of diversity as an Collegians are aware of and encourage others woman. them is that at some future time they will give boarding bursary each year for a promising important benchmark as well as an attribute to apply for this funding support. The growth of the Foundation over the past 37 back to King’s as best they are able, including student. Up to five boarding bursaries will be that helps enrich the King’s College experience years has given us the ability to offer a greater supporting another generation of students at A number of other students are supported awarded to students of Māori or Pacific descent for all students. level of financial assistance to a broader range King’s – just like Peter Wilson has done. through bursaries/scholarships provided by who have a strong academic and/or sporting of students and their families. A significant We also believe that the ability to offer financial identified individual donors, trusts and ability or who, because of financial King’s today portion of the Foundation’s bursary/ assistance is vitally important in promoting philanthropists many of whom choose to disadvantage, might otherwise have been scholarship related funds have been given by excellence right across the academic, cultural In 2017, there is currently around 20 per remain anonymous and who chose to manage unable to receive an education at the College. Old Collegians or their families, often with and sporting curriculum. These talented and cent of students (219) receiving a variety their own funds. quite specific criteria requirements. Our Philosophy high-achieving scholars, musicians and sports of merit, means, or background-related Recipients of these bursaries/scholarships men and women set a standard for others to support at different financial levels for many Noted Old Collegian Phil RYALL (School, King’s was founded in the tradition of the must meet specific requirements as specified measure themselves against and they also help different reasons. These students could be 1943-44), who came to King’s from a farm in faith-based English ‘public‘ schools, by the donors such as financial need, family or to ensure King’s remains at the top levels of receiving a small academic or cultural prize, a the heart of the King Country, now endows a underpinned by a quietly Christian set of values ethnic background, choice of day or boarding secondary school academic, cultural and bursary towards their fees, right through to a bursary to give that same opportunity he that emphasises the academic, cultural, social and/or academic, cultural or sporting merit. sporting activities in Auckland. full scholarship covering academic and enjoyed to a boy from a similar background. and physical development of the individual boarding fees. The College also supports students as student. Over the years, successive Boards of Foundation Board member Peter WILSON part of the highly sought-after Aspire Governors have recognised the importance of From its accumulated bursary/scholarship (School, 1952-56), who came to King’s on a Programme where the Government assists what we now call ‘diversity’, but what in 1980 funds, the Foundation is able to significantly scholarship, and, 50 years on, endows the those from a lower socio-economic they described as support students through full and part Peter W Wilson background with the opportunity to access a “ensuring that bursaries/scholarships allocated across the Boarding Scholarship It is vitally important that our quality secondary education. reasonable opportunities academic, music, boarding and a range of for a School House students understand the significance to attend the College are other grants and bursaries as specified by There are also small groups of parents who on Boarder from a rural of this financial support and we make extended to a cross- individual donors whose funds are managed their own initiative support student fees for background, is it very clear that our expectation of section of the by the King’s College Foundation. various sporting codes. another example. them is that at some future time they community”. In those The first recipient of They also manage funds for bursaries/ Many of the above bursaries/scholarships will give back to King’s as best they days there was concern the scholarship is scholarships which are awarded by the require the assistance of the Headmaster in are able, including supporting another that the rural community, now in his fourth KCOCA (The King’s College Old Collegians’ the form of remissions of fees to supplement generation of students at King’s. back then the traditional year at King’s and is Association) to assist our Old Collegians’ the fees balance. From the Board’s heart of the King’s Boarding Houses, would find “Our Endeavour students have made a major contribution to excelling both academically and on the sports overall leadership and multi-culturalism at the College and children and grandchildren to attend the perspective, this effectively represents a it increasingly difficult to meet the cost of a been influential in the success of our Kapa Haka team which field. He is currently in his second year playing College. It is important that our Old discounted school fee and is the cost of being private education. The rural community remains is growing in recognition in the wider community.” for the First XI Cricket and the First XV Rugby

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN (cont.) KAZU NAKAGAWA able to provide a unique opportunity for a promising student who will who can strengthen our talent pool. Note, there are a number of 15 AUGUST - 23 SEPTEMBER make a positive contribution to the College. talented students who have qualified for bursaries or scholarship support based on a variety of criteria, often unrelated to sport for This approach is also representative of one of the College’s core example. However, during their time at King’s, they will excel across a values: Generosity of Spirit - the valuing of a culture of service and range of College activities, and may well end up playing in our top ALEXIS HUNTER (Estate) giving to others. sports teams. This supports our All-Round Educational Philosophy. Most of you will no doubt be aware that as The challenge for the College is to achieve a balance of 19 SEPTEMBER - 20 OCTOBER secondary school sport in Auckland We believe that the ability to offer those students who have developed and made their way becomes increasingly competitive across financial assistance is vitally up through the grades in a sporting code, and those who all sports codes, we want to ensure we important in promoting excellence are ‘new to school’. I appreciate there are parents who continue to attract top-performing KIMSOOJA right across the academic, cultural may be concerned that this might impact on the ability students and that includes those students and sporting curriculum. of some students to play in a premier sports team and I who might not otherwise be able to come 24 OCTOBER - 25 NOVEMBER acknowledge this concern. to King’s. The Board remains responsive to community engagement and I thank The College is able to use its mix of funding and remissions to support you for your continued interest and support for King’s. talented students who will make a positive contribution to our top sporting teams. These funds are typically granted in Years 12 and 13. Virtus Pollet. We’re proudly shaping the next generation of leaders. In a premier sport such as rugby, it is likely King’s could not field a Ross Green At Fuji Xerox we’re fostering sustainability and leadership, so consistently competitive team without providing the opportunity to Chairman, King’s College Board of Governors that we see more young Kiwis making big waves in the future. attend King’s to players who can perform at the 1A competition level and For more information about our investment in youth phone 0800 4 XEROX or visit fujixerox.co.nz NEW MEMBER ADDS VALUE TO KING’S BOARD

King’s College is pleased to welcome Hon. Simon Power to its Board of Governors.

Dr Quentin Reeves Simon Power and his wife, Lisa, are current Chairman of the King’s Board, Ross Green, SRG DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIST King’s parents with a son in Year 9 at King’s says he is delighted at having Simon join the MBCHB 1984 AUCKLAND, FRANZCR 1991 College, and another at King’s School. Simon Board this year. SPECIALIST RADIOLOGY + MRI GREENLANE+MANUKAU is the General Manager of Consumer Banking Dr Lucinda Boyer “Simon’s wealth of knowledge in senior DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIST & Wealth for Westpac New Zealand, having Specialist Radiology and MRI Limited (SRG) is a business management, finance and MBCHB 2002 OTAGO, FRANZCR 2009 joined in 2012 following a 12-year career as a radiologist owned practice with an experienced government will add invaluable depth to an team of fellowship trained radiologists and support Member of Parliament in New Zealand. already impressive group of members who all staff providing a wide range of general and Dr Andrew Clarke Between 2008 and 2011 Simon served as work cohesively to shape the vision and subspeciality radiology services. DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIST MBCHB 1999 AUCKLAND, FRANZCR 2007 Minister of Justice, Minister of Commerce strategy of King’s College. Services include: and Minister of State Owned Enterprises, “On behalf of the Board and the College, I look • 3 Tesla MRI Dr Francessa Wilson among other designations. He has also forward to the contribution Simon will make in • CT Scanning PAEDIATRIC AND NEURO RADIOLOGIST previously sat on the Board of the New MBCHB 2002 OTAGO, FRANZCR 2009 his new role in our King’s community.” • X-ray Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) and chaired • General and Musculoskeletal US the NZ-US Council. In May, the Board farewelled Richard KIDD • Nuclear Medicine / SPECT – CT Scanning Dr Richard Gee (Peart, 1969-73) who served as a Board • Musculoskeletal and General Intervention: Joint DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIST Simon is a chartered member of the NZ member from 2014-2017. Richard remains as and soft tissue injections/biopsies MBCHB 1991 AUCKLAND, FRANZCR 2000 Institute of Directors, a member of the NZ President of the King’s Foundation. • Spinal intervention: Nerve root, facet joint and Institute of Management and is currently an epidural injections Dr Adam Worthington honorary advisor for the Asia NZ Foundation “I would like to acknowledge the tremendous DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIST Proudly supporting KING’S COLLEGE Proudly Supporting King’s College Rugby and a Fellow of the Institute of Finance amount of time and energy Richard has MBCHB 1999 AUCKLAND, FRANZCR 2008 Professionals New Zealand (INFINZ). committed to the College for his time on the Board, and I look forward to continuing some “I am very pleased to be able to make a Greenlane Building C, Ascot Office Park, 95 Ascot Avenue good work with him in his capacity as contribution to the King’s College President of the Foundation.” Manukau Cavendish Clinic, 175 Cavendish Drive community,” says Simon. “I’ve long had an interest in education and I look forward to Read Simon’s full profile on our website: W www.srgmri.co.nz E [email protected] P 0800 774 9729 Hon. Simon Power. joining the Board.” www.kingscollege.school.nz

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UPDATES FROM THE KING’S COLLEGE FOUNDATION REWARD FOR HARD WORK

REMEMBERING Recent Old Collegian Christian UHILA (St Whilst at King’s, Uhila was a recipient of an BYRNE THOMAS MEMORIAL SCHOOL John’s, 2012-2016) is the proud recipient Endeavour Scholarship - awarded to Māori SIR DOUGLAS of a 2017 Toloa Tertiary Scholarship. and Pacific boys for All-Round Achievement from Years 7-13. HOUSE SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Ministry for Pacific Peoples offers the MYERS Toloa Tertiary Scholarship to Pacific students “The Endeavour Scholarship and my time at Each year a student new to School to the fund so that other boys can be given Christian (left, back row) with the other 2017 Toloa (29 October 1938 - 8 April 2017) who wish to pursue studies in Science, King’s definitely served as a phenomenal Tertiary Scholarship recipients. House receives the Byrne Thomas the opportunity to join King’s. We are Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) learning experience that covered all facets of Christian intends to pursue the Food Science Memorial Scholarship. honoured to continue the good work of the The King’s College Foundation subjects. Each scholarship is valued up to what education should be today. My time at original Trustees and the families.” pathway upon finishing university. The scholarship was established in the acknowledges the sad passing of Old $25,000 over three years of study, and eight King’s was not only unforgettable with regard Collegian Sir Douglas MYERS KNZM CBE memory of two students — Michael THOMAS The Byrne Thomas Fund serves not only as of these are awarded each year. to the culture and everyday experiences I had; “I’d like enter the current food development (School, 1952–56). We are forever grateful but also in the sense that there is such a positive industry and use this as a way to tackle health (School, 1975-77) and John BYRNE (School, a memorial for two young men who lived Christian is now studying a Bachelor of Science to Sir Douglas for establishing the classroom environment around the school.” problems in New Zealand, and in particular I’d 1979-82) — who were members of School their final years in School House, but primarily at the University of Auckland, and he says this Margaret Myers Fellowship in memory of like to help Pacific people by using Food House and who both sadly died of cancer. as a chance for the recipient to live a full life scholarship also comes with a responsibility to Christian’s education at King’s wasn’t only and achieve things that neither John his mother. Science to do so. A Ministry of Health study in Housemaster of the time Dr Max Rosser work hard and strive to achieve the best that he limited to the classroom. nor Michael had time to do in their short lives. Sir Douglas was an outstanding, loyal Old 2016 showed that 67 per cent of Pacific adults undertook a very successful fundraising drive can with such an amazing learning opportunity. Collegian and former parent, who not only “Thanks to the Endeavour Scholarship I was were classified as obese - I would like to use amongst School House Old Collegians to Old Collegian Nick JACK (School, 1987-91) was generously supported the College and the “To me, this scholarship serves as a huge able to take part in community service Food Science to help change how and what establish the fund which until this year had been the inaugural recipient of the Byrne Thomas Foundation, but also gave his time to mentor financial aid towards my tertiary education and ventures as well as sporting and music events we eat as a community to provide for a better, managed by the original Trustees through Memorial scholarship. many fellow Old Collegians in their acts as a great opportunity for me to also have which made my high school years that much healthier future.” Guardian Trust. This year the funds have been Nick regularly attends the College’s Anzac Day professional lives. As a student, Sir Douglas ongoing involvement in furthering education more enriching and enjoyable,” says Christian. transferred to the King’s College Foundation. service with his father and Old Collegian Bill embodied our philosophy of achieving the within the Pacific community,” says Christian. “With the move of the funds to the JACK who captained the 1955 First XV. best all-round education it is possible to Foundation, it is important to highlight the obtain. He was a School and a House Prefect memories of Michael and John who spent If you would like to donate to the Byrne Thomas and a member of the 1956 First XV Rugby some memorable years at King’s,” says Memorial Scholarship or other scholarship team, described in the King’s Courier at the MATHLETES IMPRESS Foundation President Richard Kidd. endowment funds please contact Director of time as “[a] fine, fast, unsmiling lock with Marketing and Development, Jeanette Paine: excellent hands”. He was also Captain of AT AUCKLAND MATH “It is also important to recognise the [email protected] or 09 270 7884. Swimming and a member of the Senior A generosity of the community who have given Tennis team. OLYMPIAD Sir Douglas maintained his strong connections with King’s through successive Headmasters, 14 students from King’s recently participated in the Auckland ANNUAL FUNDRAISING APPEAL Board Chairs, as well as through his school Math Olympiad competition, with some impressive results. contemporaries. He was especially connected Despite the mathematical difficulty and fierce competition among 160 added to ensure it can be used in most to the teachers through the reporting of those students from 17 schools, King’s students managed to prove their weather and at night. Entrances to the staff members receiving the Margaret Myers mathematical talents and claim monetary prizes. Greenbank gym will be modernised. This space Fellowships. An Honours Tie Recipient, Sir provides a weatherproof function centre for Douglas was a passionate businessman and In the Junior division, Year 10 students Nathaniel Masfen-Yen Max Hardy. Alex Freeman-Greene. the annual King’s College Art Sale and we are visionary leader, who will be warmly (Greenbank) and Jonathan Leung (Major) placed 15th and sixth, delighted that the Friends have agreed to fund remembered for continuing to be forthcoming respectively. Bon-Nyeong Goo (Year 13, Marsden) placed 11th in a significant part of this development. with his advice to any person connected with the Senior division and Fiona Leng (Year 11, Taylor) placed an An artist’s impression of the newly planned special PE the College. exceptional fifth. Centre, next to the Greenbank Gym. We’re also looking to preserve our heritage RECENT OLD further through digitising our collections and This year we have re-introduced archives so that students, parents and Old COLLEGIANS RECEIVE the Annual Fundraising Appeal with 2016 AGM AND Collegians can access them online. We need to our community. safeguard items that have been donated or ANNUAL REPORT TOP ACCOLADES There are some exciting special projects which collected over the past 100 years or more. • Following the Foundation Annual General need your support as well as a range directed at Some of our textile collections including Meeting held on 1 June, Foundation Board Congratulations to: academic, cultural and sporting excellence uniforms and flags require special members Andy MORRIS (Marsden/St programmes and our general scholarship funds. preservation treatment. John’s, 1974-78) and Carrie Hobson have • Max HARDY (Peart, 2012-2016) who was awarded the ‘Top Subject Scholarship Award’ for Geography at an NZQA ceremony held at You can help by donating towards a special PE If you would like to find out more about the been re-elected to the board for a period Parliament in Wellington. centre, next to the Greenbank Gym. Funds will Annual Giving Campaign please contact of three years and two years respectively. contribute to the build, plus three classrooms Development Manager Robert Brooke: • The 2016 Foundation Annual Report is • Alex FREEMAN-GREENE (Taylor, 2015-2016) who is the proud inter-linked with decking facing the exiting [email protected] or 09 276 on the King’s website under the ‘Support recipient of the University of Sydney Scholar Chancellor’s Award. tennis court which will be resurfaced. 0679. Alternatively view more details under the King’s’ section. We encourage you to King’s Auckland Math Olympiad mathletes. A purpose-built cover and lighting will be ‘Support King’s’ section of the website. check it out.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR STUDENTS WHO TOOK PART IN THE KING’S CHORISTERS REHEARSE WITH NZ SECONDARY VARIOUS SPORTING COMPETITIONS OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS. STUDENTS CHOIR Under 18 North vs South Three King’s choristers recently took part in an intensive Top spots in regional and national competitions workshop for the New Zealand Secondary Students Choir Rowing Regatta (NZSSC). Year 12 rowers Sam Cummins (Averill) and The NZSSC, the national choir for 13-18 year olds, performs a wide Alexander Sutcliffe (Major) were selected variety of music, including many works from New Zealand composers in the North Island U18 team to compete in concerts throughout the country. It gathers New Zealand’s finest against the South Island in the Under 18 young voices, amongst them King’s students Jonathan Ta (Year 13 North vs South Regatta, with Sam Peart), Christopher Scholtens (Year 13, Parnell) and Chen Rong Lu selected as captain for the team. The (Year 12, Peart). regatta ended in a dead-heat between the Read the full interview with Jonathan, Christopher and Chen on our Left to right - Jonathan Ta, Chris Scholtens North Island Secondary School Athletic Auckland Secondary Schools Cross North and South Island, with both teams and Chen Rong Lu. Championships Country Championship finishing on 70 points. website News Hub. • Zane Powell (Year 9, Peart) - • Zane Powell (Year 9, Peart) - silver (Junior 3000m) and bronze an impressive top place in individual THE BURTONES (Junior 1500m). Both times junior race. ANNUAL MUSIC recorded by Zane were new records • Junior three-man team - 3rd TOUR THE for the College. SOLOIST • Six-man team – 2nd • Fergus McLeay (Year 11, Major) COMPETITION NOT COROMANDEL - bronze in Triple jump, 4th in • Intermediate three-man team Long jump comprising of James Wharton SHORT ON TALENT The annual Burtones music trip to the (Marsden), George Carr Smith Top rowers to compete at King’s winners at the Soloist Competition. Coromandel over Queens Birthday weekend • George Cory Wright (Year 12, was another a great success this year. The (Marsden), Eddie Day (Averill) – 3rd junior World championships Our annual Soloist Competition held on Chen (Major) won the Senior Competition School) - silver in Senior 3000m. Burtones, made up of selected musicians Tuesday 30 May in the King’s College with a performance of the 1st movement of • Senior students Brooke Varney Year 13 students Daniel Williamson (Averill) from King’s, were invited to play at the Auckland Regional Archery Tournament Lecture Theatre, provided a platform Prokofiev’s Sonata in C Op.119, whilst (Middlemore), Claudia Marris and James Hall (St John’s) have been Mercury Bay Music Festival in Whitianga for our talented students to perform in Christopher Scholtens (Year 13, Parnell) • A Team – silver medal (Middlemore) and Estafana Fowler selected to represent New Zealand at the from Friday 2 June to Sunday 4 June. (Taylor) – 4th Junior World Championships in the Junior front of and be judged by a professional received the Best Interpretation award, • Compound team – gold medal Men’s Coxless Four, and the Junior Men’s musician. singing Der Vogelfaanger by Mozart and the Their first gig was played on Friday 2 June at the • George Cory Wright (School) and traditional song Black is the Colour of my Lost Spring Spa, with the spa owner being so • Thomas Gollin (Year 12, Peart) - 8th Coxless Pair, respectively. The competition Year 9 student Andi Wei (Peart) won the Charlie Knox (Greenbank) alongside True Love’s Hair. impressed by the performance that he invited the place with 255 points in the will be held in August in Lithuania. Junior Competition, with a performance of Brooke Varney all placed in the top students back the next day for a complimentary individual matchplay the 1st Movement of Piano Concerto in Bb, Thank you to Lewis Eady and their continuing 10, in 4th, 9th and 10th, respectively. dinner and spa. Later that evening at the • Finn Matheson (Year 10, Marsden) King’s sailors race in Gold K.456 by Mozart. Oliver Vannoort (Year 10, sponsorship of the award prizes. Thanks also Auckland Schools Hockey Competition Whitianga Town Hall, The Burtones played a 9th place with 255 points in the Marsden) received the Best Interpretation to Elizabeth Holowell, Senior Lecturer at the - Fleet at Nationals 45-minute set to packed out audiences. Sunday award for his performances of Tu lo sai by University of Auckland, for her work as our individual matchplay • King’s First XI Boys Hockey – 2nd place saw the band play two sets, one at the Whitianga After placing third at the Auckland Cup, Torelli and the traditional song The Star of adjudicator, and to Chris Artley for his Hotel, followed by a longer performance at the • Bradley Blackbourn (Year 13, St the King’s sailing team was placed in the the County Down. Year 13 student Vincent organisation of the competition. John’s) – 4th place with 273 points Gold Fleet at the New Zealand Team Grace O’Malley’s Irish Inn. in the Compound Division Racing Nationals, held at Algies Bay from Band Manager and Teacher in charge, Gary 22 to 28 April. STAGE CHALLENGE Burton performed for the audience on Sunday Auckland Snow Sports Ski and evening, with a stellar rendition of the classic Cab Snowboard Championships In the first round robin, our sailors faced strong winds and ended up placing 9th. 2017 Calloway number Minnie the Moocher. • William Cashmore They were successful in the following Year 11 student James Hancock (Marsden) says (Selwyn, Year 12) – 1st Our students took to the stage on repechage and managed to stay in Gold. the trip was an absolute success. Thursday 6 July for the 2017 Stage • Zac Limbrick-Jones Over the next two days our crew beat both Challenge held at the Aotea Centre. It The 2017 Stage Challenge participants. (Major, Year 11) – 2nd Westlake Boys High School and Queen was a very successful day for King’s who • Max Finnegan Charlotte College to secure an impressive received three excellence awards for “The idea behind the theme is that too many (Peart, Year 11) - 9th 4th place. After the final round robin, our performance and skill, visual young people are trying to become adults sailors ended up in 8th place. enhancement and concept. without realising what adult life is like,” • Will Brougham explains Eve McCallum (Year 13, Middlemore). (Selwyn, Year 13) - 13th The theme chosen by King’s students this year was ‘Growing up too fast’ and was represented Thank you to staff member in charge, Danielle Harrison Langrell-Read plays in the • Bryony Manning First XI Boys Hockey Final. through a circus-style dance called Under the Harpur, who led our Stage Challenge students (Year 13, Taylor) - 15th Big Top. this year, along with the support of fellow staff Gina Adams and Lauren Lethbridge.

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The Burtones perform at Grace O’Malley’s. KING’S STAFF KING’S STAFF

DEPUTY HEAD – PEDAGOGY TO HELP DRIVE ALL- SALVETE! AUCKLAND ROWING ASSOCIATION A WARM WELCOME TO OUR AWARDS HIGHLIGHT KING’S STARS ROUND EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY AT KING’S NEW EMPLOYEES: Katrina Gregg, Lois Oldehaver, King’s came away from the Auckland The 1963 Henley-winning coxed four were also Melissa has completed two terms at King’s and This will ultimately ensure we continue to lift King’s is pleased to Registered Nurse Communications and Rowing Association Awards on Friday 17 honoured during the evening. The crew acknowledges the clear direction King’s is student outcomes.” have appointed Online Coordinator June with a flurry of top accolades comprised of three King’s College Old Collegians taking to further strengthen teaching and Hector Hales, Melissa Irving as its - Peter Masfen (1955-1959, Major) Alistair Dryden Melissa joins King’s from Macleans College Gap Tutor Kathy Painter, including School of the Year. Deputy Head – learning at the College as it seeks to provide the (1956-1960, School) and where she was Deputy Principal for the past Tuck Shop Manager Murray McDonald Pedagogy. best all-round education it is possible to obtain. , Head of Rowing Nick Lloyd secured the top 10 years. With more than 20 years’ experience Ben Hunt (1954-1958, School). Gap Tutor Rob Paterson, Coach of the Year award for his hard efforts and This is a newly created “I am enjoying working with the King’s in the education sector, her career has seen PE Teacher dedication to the sport of Rowing. role to further the community to ensure we have a cohesive her lead a wide range of portfolios including Cian Kerrisk, Counsellor Erin Shore, Current King’s College parent Raechel Cummins Melissa Irving. College’s commitment to teaching and learning model that speaks to, and teaching and learning, professional Catering Assistant won Administrator of the Year. “providing the best all resonates with, everyone at the College — from development, pastoral care, guidance, Tania Lagahetau, round education it is possible to attain”. With our students — to their parents and guardians, curriculum, assessment and digital English Administrator Rosemary Wheeler, Our students also won a number of top awards: a commitment to student achievement, our teaching staff and through to our wider technologies. Teacher of Digital Male Cox of the Year went to Zandi Sutcliffe Melissa is responsible for ensuring that the community,” says Melissa. Brian Nguyen, Headmaster Simon Lamb says Melissa is Technologies and (Year 12, Major), whilst Year 13 teammates Dan College’s current and future staff are Biology Teacher “As we continue to work within an increasingly well-equipped to take on the new role: “Melissa Computer Science Williamson (Averill) and James Hall (Major) won professionally supported and developed to Andrew O’Brien, fast developing educational landscape, it is models the values the College seeks to promote (fixed term) both Junior Crew of the Year and shared Junior ensure students are receiving the best Gap Tutor imperative that we have the right professional in its staff and students and is determined to Male Rower of the Year. possible learning experience in the best Head of Rowing, Nick Lloyd. enrichment for our staff to ensure we are ensure that students benefit from receiving an Carol O’Donovan, possible learning environment. growing their capabilities in the classroom. all-round education.” Learning Support Administrator A FOND FAREWELL TO JULIE

VALETE King’s Associate Head of English, Julie NEW HOUSEMASTERS FOR TE PŪTAKE LODGE David Bridges, Head of Assessment Kerr, was fondly farewelled on Saturday 1 July at the traditional College Black Tie Iris Chen, Accountant AND GREENBANK HOUSE Dinner for long-serving staff. Liam Cook, Gap Tutor Julie has served as a much admired and King’s College is delighted to welcome Paul Watts to the Since joining King’s, Daniel has fully integrated himself into the life of the Carol Grbin, Tuck Shop Manager respected English Teacher and Housemaster role of Housemaster of Te Pūtake Lodge, the College’s College, from both a teaching and pastoral perspective, as Teacher of Tom Fisher, Gap Tutor since 1998. She was instrumental in establishing dedicated Boarding House for Year 9 students, and Daniel Physical Education and Health, First XI Football coach and Boarding Taylor as the the first Day girls’ House, ensuring Rattray to the role of Housemaster of Greenbank House. House Tutor and Teacher Mentor in St John’s House. At King’s he has Kit Haines, Communications and Day girls are given the full opportunity to Paul and Daniel took up their new appointments at the start been able to continue his work in building and improving student Online Coordinator experience King’s life on an equal footing to boys. of Term 3. relationships, increasing student participation, and helping lift the level of Julie Kerr, Associate Head of English student academic achievement. Her recent role as Associate Head of the English Paul Watts is one of College’s longest serving Housemasters having Ollie Milner, Gap Tutor Department, along with her various coaching managed Greenbank House since its foundation 21 years ago. He has He says he is delighted at the opportunity to take on the leadership of Daniel Mitchell, Housemaster – roles have earned her much praise and respect been teaching at the College since 1978 and is a much respected and Greenbank House and work with its day students to ensure their Te Pūtake Lodge from student and staff alike. experienced Housemaster. Paul is well-known amongst our parent, staff continued success at the College. and student community for his dedicated and caring approach and Kaitlyn Slagter, English Administrator We wish Julie all the very best in her new position “I’m keen to ensure the continued progress of Greenbank House as a high strong communication skills. as Deputy Head of ACG Parnell. performing Day House, and build on the legacy and foundation that Paul Leah White, Photography Teacher “The role of Greenbank Housemaster was one I cherished for many years Watts has set,” says Daniel. (parental leave cover) and it has given me the opportunity to work with some fantastic staff and mentor some very talented students,” acknowledges Paul. “I am, however, looking forward to working with our young Year 9 students and A LOCAL NETBALL HERO IN OUR MIDST helping them transition smoothly into life at King’s.”

Daniel Rattray joined the College in 2016, with a strong background in Lea Salt, who runs the King’s College Netball Programme, was sports and exercise science at post-graduate level and has taught recently honoured by ANZ for her hard work and dedication as Physical Education and Health at a range of secondary schools in a netball hero who volunteers up to 60 hours a week to help Auckland. He has carried out significant pedagogical research on the role with community and College Netball. of sport to increase male academic achievement and his strengths in this Lea was a recipient of the ANZ Dream Delivery Award, receiving new space will be well-valued. Daniel’s career has also seen him have a keen uniforms and training gear for the Stonefields United Netball Club. Lea involvement in the pastoral mentoring and support of students through a is an unsung hero within the Auckland netball community and Paul Watts. Daniel Rattray. previous role as Assistant Dean. deserving of recognition for her contribution to the sport. Read our full interview with Lea on our News Hub on the King’s website. Lea Salt with members of Stonefields United Netball Club.

14 Winter 2017 | King’s Courier Winter 2017 | King’s Courier 15 HEALTH AT KING’S KING’S OUT AND ABOUT

A SPECIAL DAY WITH OUR KING’S DADS

King’s celebrated the special relationship With more than 100 attendees, the event was between its students and their fathers on an absolute success and appreciated by our Sunday 9 April at the ‘Morning with the Dads’ boys and girls alike. event, a half day of exciting activities at Bracu Year 13 student and Head Girl Rita Shasha in Bombay. (Middlemore) enjoyed the morning and seeing The morning began with a buffet breakfast all the students interacting and having a fun and an exclusive Q&A session with Old time with their Dads. Naturopath Megan Douglas. Collegian Gordon WALKER (Marsden, Students at the Inter-House Cook-Off. The King’s Student Health Council. “The activities on offer were super enjoyable 1986-1990), who was named Coach of the and hearing from Gordon Walker was really Year at the 54th Halberg Awards. inspiring,” says Rita. “All in all it was a This was followed by a range of exciting successful morning!” LOOKING BACK ON STUDENT HEALTH activities, such as clay bird shooting, air rifle WEEK AT KING’S shooting and archery.

The inaugural Student Health Week at King’s College, which ran from 12-16 June, saw plenty of awesome activities and events held at lunchtimes throughout week, with a fantastic turnout from both students and staff. Run by our Student Health Council, each day of the week was dedicated to promoting a different area of health, such as physical and nutritional health.

Monday – Spiritual Health part in two Olympic Games. She also talked food, family and parenting. Her cookbook The Keynote Speaker: Gordon Walker about the challenges of sporting success, Fearless Kitchen was released in New Zealand We kicked off the week with an exciting mentally and physically. in July. student panel on spirituality. Students from different religious backgrounds answered Thursday – Nutrition Friday – Mental Health questions around the meaning of their religion The highly competitive Inter-House Cook-Off On the final day of Student Health Week, to them, their practice of their religion and hosted by 2013 MasterChef finalistVanessa students and staff from the College was got to typical annual celebrations. Speakers included Baxter showed off the impressive culinary listen to an entertaining and inspirational Year 13 students Benji Flacks (Marsden), Lydia skills of our students. presentation by comedian and mental health Mills (Taylor), Best Sespattanachai (Selwyn), advocate Mike King, who shared the story of Taumata Toki (Peart) and many others. The cook-off was judged by a guest panel of his struggle with depression and addiction. judges, including Headmaster Simon Lamb. Tuesday – Natural Health The Houses were competing for the healthiest The Student Health Council led by Year 13 On Tuesday we had a Naturopath speaking to and best-looking lunch. In the end, it was students Finn Potter (Parnell), Ellen Davis the students on natural skin care. We were Marsden House who triumphed with Moroccan- (Taylor) and guided by staff membersSarah also treated to a session of learning how to style Pitas, closely followed by Major and School Hardy and Rosemary Carrington put in an put on make-up, with one of the female House in 2nd and 3rd place, respectively. enormous amount of effort to enable this students acting as a guinea pig for the boys. amazing Student Health Week. The Student Deputy Head Boy, Benji Flacks (Year 13, The speaker from World Organics offered Health Council hopes that all the events Marsden) says the cook-off was an their insights on acne treatment for teenagers organised have raised awareness about the awesome chance to see our students and aromatherapy to help with memory and many facets of health and that King’s students excelling in the kitchen. concentration. will keep aspiring to stay healthy. “It was great to see the students cooking food Wednesday – Physical Health By Christian Dimitrov, (St John’s, Year 13) that was not only tasty but also healthy. The Anita McLaren, former Black Sticks player and atmosphere at the event was exciting and it Sports Coordinator and Development Coach at was awesome to see Marsden House come Head Nurse Sarah Hardy says the events King’s, held a presentation focused on ‘Keeping away with the win,” says Benji. held during the week have been a great on Track as a Professional Athlete’. She talked to Vanessa Baxter, a mother of two boys opportunity for students to promote the students about the life of a national athlete, an attending the College, graciously gave up her importance of health throughout the aspiration of several students at the College. time to come and run the cook-off. She is a college and to experience the many 241 Parnell Rd - www.orsini.co.nz Anita shared the story of how she won two passionate foodie and sought after radio and dimensions of health. medals at the Commonwealth Games and took TV presenter with her in depth knowledge on

16 Winter 2017 | King’s Courier Winter 2017 | King’s Courier 17 KING’S ART SALE KING’S ART SALE

ART SALE 2017 SET TO FEATURE SPECTACULAR TALENT

We’re halfway through the year and the Friends are gearing What’s new? up for their biggest fundraiser of the year – the King’s College annual Art Sale on 3-5 November. Every year, this event boasts An exciting new initiative this year on the Saturday and Sunday of an impressive array of artworks – and the 2017 occasion the Art Sale weekend is the introduction of an ‘Art Box’ store where won’t disappoint. ceramics, prints, jewellery and other small artworks will be available to purchase and take home. The dedicated Art Sale committee can already confirm entries from renowned artists including Dick Frizzell, Ramon Robertson, This will run alongside our delicious café that will be open the entire Shane Cotton, and Max Gimblett into this year’s indoor and weekend in the marquee. outdoor spectacular. Tickets for the cocktail party on Friday 3 November will go on sale Selwyn House’s winning bonnet from the 2016 Auckland City BMW Bonnet Competition. Now in its 14th year, the Art sale is a fantastic fundraising from mid-September. initiative for the Friends and the College, exhibiting and promoting a wide range of emerging and established artists Images shown in this feature are courtesy of Gow Langsford Gallery. alongside raising funds for the Friends’ projects. We are grateful for their ongoing support of the Art Sale. Note: artworks shown in this feature may be subject to change. Check out the Art Sale website for more amazing artworks. An art event for everyone

Michael Hight - Parihaka Road. Head of the Art Sale committee, Sara Weatherall says the Art Sale weekend is a chance for the College community to meet, view Reuben Paterson - Get Down Max Gimblett - Reuben Paterson - Get Down and enjoy some truly wonderful art, professionally crafted in a on Your Knees Please VI. Kyoto. on Your Knees Please IX. beautiful setting. 3-5 More than “As the saying goes, it’s all about ‘Art for Art’s Sake’,” says Sara. “I am 200+ hugely thankful for our wonderful Art Sale team members, sponsors and supporters, who combine their energy, skills, resources and $1 million artists knowledge to create a fantastic event for all to enjoy.” worth of art displayed exhibited PROUDLY SPONSORED BY OUR VALUED GOLD SPONSOR “We can’t wait to transform the Greenbank Gymnasium again this year AUCKLAND CITY BMW into a pop-up gallery that will hopefully engage and delight our at the cocktail party 400+ revellers visitors to the Art Sale.” Gregor Kregar - I Disappear. GOLD SPONSOR The Art Sale is also a great opportunity for the College’s art and Funds raised 2016 +$110,000 technology students to exhibit their work alongside renowned artists. The special opening night cocktail party, with entertainment from Visit our website for more art: some of King’s talented bands, is another much anticipated part of www.kingscollegeartsale.co.nz the weekend. Follow us on social media: “Like last year, we hope to attract more than 400 guests, artists and SILVER SPONSORS* Instagram & Facebook: @kingscollegeart sponsors to the cocktail Party to celebrate and open the Art Sale on the evening of Friday 3 November,” says Sara. Welcoming back Gold Sponsor Auckland City BMW Special Gold Sponsor, Auckland City BMW will again be supporting the Inter-House Bonnet competition which sees all our Houses go BRONZE SPONSORS* all-out in painting, decorating and embellishing BMW bonnets in the

hope of winning the top prize. ASB Bank • Beca Ltd • CKL New Zealand • Clevedon Oysters • Clinic42 Auckland City BMW Managing Director Ian Gibson says the event is a Displayways Ltd • EuroVintage Ltd • First NZ Capital • Gordon Harris Ltd fantastic fit with the Auckland City BMW brand. Hobson Leavy • International Art Centre • K S Thompson Ltd Kerridge and Partners Ltd • Loobie’s Story • Melco Construction Ltd “The Art Sale provides us with direct engagement within the King’s Patterson & Associates • Redfire Design • Somerset Apparel community along with a great opportunity to display our latest Sue Caddie - Ray White Remuera • Tapespec vehicles at the event,” explains Ian. The Bay Tree • Walker and Hall • Waterman Capital • Young+Shand “The car bonnet art competition between the Houses is another highlight with students each year showing amazing creative talents and * Sponsor list correct at time of print. producing high quality pieces. I’m really looking forward to seeing the Dick Frizzell - The Long Ride Home. Max Gimblett - The Dharma. quality and diversity of our King’s student artists again this November.”

18 Winter 2017 | King’s Courier KING’S FRIENDS KING’S CHAPEL & COMMUNITY SERVICE

GOLF DAY BRINGS KING’S NEW FRIENDS MADE AT KING’S-OTAHUHU COMMUNITY TOGETHER COLLEGE EXCHANGE

The Biennial King’s College Golf Day The team from Fuji Xerox ended up taking fundraiser, which took place on home the top award, led ably by their Friday 26 May 2017, saw a total of 116 Account Manager Emily Drumm MNZM, The annual Year 12 exchange between King’s College and Otahuhu College is a long-standing players compete at the Royal former captain of the New Zealand womens’ tradition, which sees students from our neighbouring school come together with students from WELCOME FROM THE Auckland and Grange Golf Club. cricket team. King’s and build friendships in a relaxed, fun environment. NEW PRESIDENT OF Organised by the Friends, the popular event All proceeds raised from the tournament will attracted strong competition and provided go towards raising funds for the King’s College The morning started with a Chapel Service at King’s and Community Service Coordinator, Rosemary Carrington, says THE FRIENDS a wonderful opportunity to spend time on golf and emerging sports programmes. performances from Year 12 Taylor girls, Chrissy Kairua, Harriet that the exchange is a great opportunity for the students to Butt and Beau Adam, along with a performance from Major strengthen their relationships with others in the community At the recent Friends Association AGM, I the course with members of the wider Friends’ Committee Member Dougal Francis House and a solo from Fin McLachlan (Marsden). Students from and make new friends. was voted in as the new President. It was King’s College community. The competition, says the event was an absolute success. “The both colleges also sung Amazing Grace together. both an honour and a pleasure to accept aimed at all levels of golfer, provided the Students commented on how amazing it was to meet so many funds raised through the day and the auction this role. perfect chance to play on the beautiful The students were then separated into two groups; the first new people who went to school just up the road. in the evening exceeded the expectations of parkland layout before the forthcoming group spending the morning at Otahuhu College, and the I look forward to immersing myself in King’s those involved in the running of the event.” Assistant Chaplain and organiser of the day, Onosai Auva’a says course redevelopment. second remaining at King’s College. Throughout the day, College life, working with our Headmaster and his that the friendships gained at this event are invaluable. students were given a tour of each of the Colleges and took great team, and supporting an amazing group of The day’s golf was followed by an après golf Thank you to all our hole sponsors, suppliers part in a number of activities, such as a chanting competition, “I attended the same exchange when I was a student at King’s talented and dedicated Friends members and function with a light supper, drinks, an auction and supporters for their efforts on the day. judged by Assistant Chaplain Onosai Auva’a. (1998-2002) and I am still in contact with friends that I made on volunteers, all of whom work tirelessly for the and prizes. that day.” benefit of the College and our sons and daughters. Sue Caddie, as outgoing President, has done a fantastic job for the Friends and the College. We thank her for all the hard work and enthusiasm she has given throughout her tenure, and we look forward to her continuing to be involved in various College activities. The Friends have a great calendar of events planned for the remainder of the year and into next year, including the Orisini Ladies Lunch in August and our Art Sale in November. Whether you’re keen to help as a member/volunteer, or wanting to come along and enjoy an event; we look forward to seeing you and sharing some truly memorable times together. All the best, Liz Barnett Skirtingsll Architraves Handrailsll Balustrades Doorsll Fretwork Post capsll Classic switches and Much More... President of The Friends Association

Find out more about the Friends under the ‘Our Community’ section of our new website.

The Orsini Ladies Lunch This is a great opportunity to enjoy a is an award winning social entrepreneur fabulous afternoon of great company, on a mission to ensure no children go to food, amazing prizes and entertainment, school hungry. led by our superb Master of Ceremonies Tickets can be purchased for $115 each Hamish McKay. and include a glass of bubbles on arrival, Friday 25 August A highlight of the afternoon will be a delicious two course menu and a 12pm-3pm hearing from special keynote speaker selection of wine for the table. Mikano Restaurant & Bar, Auckland Lisa King founder of Eat My Lunch, who

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20 Winter 2017 | King’s Courier Winter 2017 | King’s Courier 21 ENTERPRISING MINDS

Easy eating for students KING’S YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS Easy Eats’ first project is the creation a 60+ page cookbook for university students called The Munchies. Students involved in Easy Eats are August Wairau (Taylor), Josh Numanga (St John’s), Charlie Davison (Middlemore), Sam Ludbrook (Major), Annabel Cave (Taylor), Chuan Senn Chew (Parnell) and Byron Mann (Greenbank). The students have As part of co-curricular activities at King’s College, several of our Year 13 business students take gained sponsorship for their new cookbook, which contains several part in the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES), developing their own companies, complete from recipes from celebrities including Beauden Barrett, Sachi, Kate Hawkesby, pitch to execution. The King’s Courier sat down with three of our Young Enterprise Groups — and Old Collegian KJ APA (Averill, 2011-2015). Bliss, Easy Eats and Bowl of Heaven to find out a bit more about their initiatives in the $14.99. And relatable, as the cookbook is written in the language of a entrepreneurial space. On Tuesday 27 June Easy Eats pitched their business at the Young typical Kiwi university student. Enterprise Regional Finals held at Auckland University of Technology, In the age of digital technology and viral social media, The Munchies ties Heaven in a smoothie bowl taking first place in the Auckland Central Region, winning $1,000 and the cookbook and our social media group together to create a movement publicity opportunities to further promote their business. Bowl of Heaven is a Young Enterprise business headed by Year 13 and educate future and current generations of New Zealanders and community of passionate university chefs. This is where students students Paige Robertson (Taylor), Tamati Panoho (Parnell) and about the importance of eating healthy and getting the right King’s Courier: Why did you choose to do The Munchies cookbook as post and share their creations (using the social media handles on the Dario Wickstead (Peart). The business strives to be economically, nutrition. your first project? pages of our book) online with other students across New Zealand. socially, and environmentally sustainable. They offer bowls, Charlie Davison: We decided to create such a product with the KC: What do you plan to do with the business once you KC: What do you plan to do once you finish at King’s? spoons and napkins in compostable packaging to ensure they are knowledge that students often struggle with time and money, especially finish school? CD: If our book launch and the sale of our product is successful then we doing their part for the environment. Smoothie bowl ingredients when it comes to food. Students often go to university straight out of DW: We plan to purchase our own mobile caravan and continue may look into continuing with the business, which will include producing are 100 per cent organic and sourced from New Zealand home, and for some, a lack of experience, selling, but to a much larger extent. more books or a completely new book. suppliers with no additives. budgets, time and not knowing what to cook, KC: What’s the best part about being involved in the Young The student-run business, which operates out of a food truck, can be a problem! KC: What’s your favourite recipe in the book and how many of them Enterprise Scheme? visited the College and boasted queues of students in Term 1, all have you tried/made? DW: It has got to be the real life situations that YES places you in. KC: What makes your project different from eager to try their delicious smoothie bowls at morning tea and CD: Our favourite recipe by far is was the “One Pan Pasta” - because it is a You are placed in the real corporate world and have to deal with other cookbooks? lunch times. simple recipe with low-cost ingredients and is able to provide for everyone! daily situations that any real life business would — this is what I find CD: The Munchies is a Kiwi university student King’s Courier: Why did you choose to do Smoothie Bowls as your so interesting about the course as it has given me a basis of cookbook suited to the student lifestyle. The Follow Easy Eats on social: young enterprise business? knowledge that will come in handy when I leave the College. Munchies has a clear unique selling point, as it is Instagram and Facebook: @easyeatscorp Dario Wickstead: Tamati and I realised that there was a new trend in simple, affordable and relatable: Simple, as it KC: How’d you come up with the recipes for the smoothie bowls? The Munchies is now available to pre-order through the food market in smoothie bowls — with the trend exploding on does not contain any unnecessary ingredients DW: Long nights involving hours of blending and testing resulted in www.themunchiesnz.com. social media. We decided that we needed to jump on this such as origanum. Affordable, as it only costs us coming up with three delicious flavours: Açai Berry, Tropical, opportunity and make it mobile, so we could take it around Coconut & Cacao. After our first selling date, we realised that we Auckland without being stuck in one spot. could offer our customers something more — personal toppings of Making bathtime blissful KC: Why is it important to eat healthily and promote their own selection, allowing customers to select what they like. healthy eating? Meet Bliss, comprising of Year 13 meaning that glitter is never used in any stage of our production process, DW: We recognised that there is a lack of awareness of the Follow Bowl of Heaven on social: students Trent Freeman (St John’s) and no plastic is entering our waters. growing rate of obesity in New Zealand. We aim to encourage Instagram and Facebook: @bowlofheavennz George Breckon (Marsden), Emilia KC: Where do you hope to take Bliss in the future? Newcombe (Taylor) and Anureet GB: We want to keep giving the world our product and we aim to carry Minhas (Taylor), Kerry Nguyen (St this on into the future. Currently we only sell through our social media John’s), and Campbell Mabin (Peart). pages and at farmers’ markets, as well as taking orders through email. We Bliss carefully produce hand-crafted eco-friendly bath bombs that are would like to push to get our bath bombs into as many stores as possible, becoming ever more popular. making sure that their awesome scent is available to everyone. Our dream is to hopefully one day open our own store. King’s Courier: Tell us a little bit about Bliss and what you do? George Breckon: Bliss is all about making the world smell good, your skin KC: What’s the best part about being involved in YES? feel amazing and your day come to a relaxing end. We use all New GB: YES provides us with a platform to let our commercial minds Zealand ingredients - we feel that New Zealand has some of the most flourish and a guideline for when we get stuck or need ideas on how unbelievable, fresh and beautiful scents that you would not be able to find we can improve our business. The programme allows us the anywhere else in the world. We want to spread that one-of-a-kind New opportunity to experience the real world and have a go at running our Zealand smell around the world. own business and for this we are truly thankful. Our team is globally diverse - we’ve lived all over the world including, Indonesia, U.A.E, Australia and Vietnam, which has really helped us realise that we need to care for New Zealand and ultimately our planet. Follow Bliss on social: Instagram: @blissbathbombs KC: What makes your bath bombs different to other businesses? GB: When discussing what makes us different to some companies who Facebook: @blissbathbombsnz produce bath bombs, it wasn’t hard to see what we had to offer that they The Bowls of Heaven come in three different flavours; Açai Berry, Email: [email protected] Tropical, Coconut & Cacao. Left to right: Paige Robertson, Tamati Panoho and Dario Wickstead. didn’t: we use all New Zealand ingredients. We want to make sure that we aren’t hurting the planet. Therefore, we are a glitter-free business

22 Winter 2017 | King’s Courier Winter 2017 | King’s Courier 23 KING’S FIRST XV RUGBY

KING’S FIRST XV RUGBY: THE SEASON SO FAR

The 1A season has had a promising start with a bonus point win over De La Salle College 34-12. A narrow loss to Sacred Heart College 12-13 gave the young King’s First XV squad plenty to work on leading into the next two matches against newly promoted schools from the 1B division. Both of these games were comfortably won, Liston College going down 51-15 and Tamaki College losing 67-3. King’s were at the top of the table by this point but both the management and the players knew harder matches were to come.

King’s defeated Aorere College 19-0 before heading into the Our First XV’s commitment and desire to tackle could not be annual fixture against Auckland Grammar School. We dominated questioned. With only one minute remaining King’s were leading the first half and were leading 10-3 at half time. Auckland Grammar 12-10. Mount Albert Grammar were awarded a penalty in font of the quickly got back in to the game with a converted try and score was posts, which was converted giving them the win 12-13. level at 10-10. King’s gained the lead once more with a penalty kick King’s currently sit in 6th place on the 1A table, five points out of the bringing the score to 13-10. We were hot on attack and against the top 4. Three must-win matches await after the holidays against run of play Auckland Grammar managed to score an 80m-intercept Dilworth School, Kelston Boys High School and St Kentigern College.* try, which was duly converted, leaving the final score at 13-17. *At the time of going to print, the matches against Dilworth and King’s then faced St Peter’s College at week later. After a slow start Kelston Boys had not yet been played. Follow our social media we were down at half time 0-13. Our First XV dug deep and channels for play-by-play commentary on our remaining matches. managed to get over the try line, making the score 8-13 with 10 minutes remaining. Countless efforts on St Peter’s try line fell just short and left the final score at 8-13. The last game of Term 2 was against current National and 1A Champions, Mount Albert Grammar School. King’s dominated the first half and took a commanding lead 12-0 at halftime. Mount Albert got back in the game scoring two tries from 20 plus phases.

Key Stats Top try scorers: • Played 13 Junior Ratuva (Year 13, Selwyn) • Won 7 Millenium Sanerivi • Lost 6 (Year 12, St Johns) • Points for: 378 Isa’ako Enosa (Year 12, Peart) • Points against: 148 and Meihana Grindlay (Year 11, School) – all 6 tries each • Team scored 60 tries Top Points scorer: • Team kicked 29 conversions Meihana Grindlay 59 • Team kicked 5 penalties

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Meet some of our Clay Target Shooters events that are offered via the New Zealand Clay Target Association (NZCTA), that can KING’S CLAY TARGET SHOOTING Hannah Jensen (Year 12, Taylor) and contibute to and help continue an interest in James Currey (Year 13, Selwyn) HITS THE MARK the sport for years to come. King’s Courier: What is it that you love about A parent’s perspective - Helen Currey Clay Target Shooting? Hannah Jensen: Clay Target Shooting is an “Those who are looking for a sport that requires King’s College has a proud history in Clay Target Shooting, competing at a top regional and national amazing sport that involves the complex mental concentration and precision with the level throughout the years. The King’s Clay Target Shooting Club, is led by Classical Studies and Latin combination of technique and mental skill. Our ability to ‘recover’ quickly when the first shot is teacher John Jackson, and coached by New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games selector, team get along really well, which makes our not always achieved, will enjoy the challenge of Gavin Paton, who is currently ranked in the Top 10 in New Zealand. long van rides to the club entertaining. Despite participating in this sport. the fact that competitors shoot individually, the There is certainly a rural flavour to shooting, as results are accumulated to an entire team, so it’s our competitions take us around the North good that we all work really well together and Island, from Kaeo to the Bay of Plenty. We have A sport for any individual Students learn life skills help each other get better. a fantastic support team of parents who turn up Students at King’s are fortunate to have the opportunity to Teacher in charge, John Jackson says it’s great being able to James Currey: Clay Target Shooting is both a to the competitions. participate in Clay Target Shooting, as King’s is the only college in watch a young shooter develop his or her skills to the point where sport and a hobby. It has an extensive history, Students must show maturity and responsibility, Auckland that provides this sporting option. The current Clay Target he or she can compete at any level of school competition. with gun makers spanning back hundreds of as a fundamental aspect of the sport is learning Shooting Club is committed to growing the sport and encouraging years. I love that it is a skill that can be kept for “It is a rewarding sport for both parents and students alike, with respect for firearms safety. I have observed the more students to take part, as well as securing top results. life. There is involvement in both team and students learning the key skills of concentration and attention to students being coached and they demonstrate Seeking gun donations Olympic selector and Coach Gavin Paton comments that King’s detail. Clay Target Shooting offers students the opportunity to individual events, which helps the sport appeal a keen willingness to learn and improve, which Our Clay Target Shooting Club is seeking has a promising team this year, who are constantly improving. challenge themselves in a different discipline and unlike most to an array of different people. comes from practice and dedication to the donations of 12-gauge Under and Over other sports, requires the concentration to compete against “There is always room for more Clay Target Shooters. It is a KC: What’s the best part about being involved instruction and the ‘fine tuning’ they must learn trap guns to use during practices and themselves and to maintain excellence,” says John. great sport for both males and females and is excellent for in the sport? to use. I am always impressed by the calm nerve competitions. Any donations of suitable people of all ages.” HJ: Arriving at the College in 2016 and finding a this sport requires. The sport also offers the guns that you may no longer be using Gun safety of paramount importance sport as rare as Clay Target Shooting, it seemed combination of team and individual results, so would be greatly appreciated. The Club King’s holds two trainings per week with additional opportunities like a great opportunity to excel in something the reward is there at both levels. Gun safety is paramount, and that is the first thing King’s students currently has eight guns, and having more to shoot at Club shoots on Sunday mornings, and two or three different. King’s provides us with amazing are taught when becoming Clay Target Shooters. They are given This is a sport that students can take beyond 12-gauge Under and Over trap guns will competitions per term. Competitions take place throughout the resources, such as our guns, vest and ear muffs, confidence in handling and using firearms in a safe manner. their school days and follow on throughout their enable the Club to customise the ‘fit’ for North Island and culminate in the New Zealand Seconday School and a world-class coach. adult lives. The sport requires a certain physical its Clay Target Shooters - in much the Championship, held in the Waikato later this year. “We move students through to the point where they are able to JC: The best part about being involved in Clay strength, the ability and willingness to be same way that a cyclist needs a bike that sit licence tests and demonstrate their understanding of firearm Target Shooting is how inclusive it is. At coached, a responsible attitude to safety and is a customised fit. safety,” says John. competitive shoots, the shooting community following rules and a willingness to help and For more information on how to donate are always very open to those who are there. support the team.” contact Teacher in Charge, John Jackson at The functions are predominantly volunteer-run [email protected]. and coaches are more than happy to help spread advice to different shooters throughout Interested? Note: as per firearm licensing regulations, any guns donated to the College would the day. You do not have to own a gun, as the have their ownership vested in the College has a small amount of school guns. KC: Where do you hope it might take you in the College. The guns will be held at the There is a small charge for ammunition and future? College and licensed Clay Target Shooter, targets but all other equipment and HJ: Clay Target Shooting is a very popular social John Jackson is able to transport the guns uniform is provided. Students, Parents and sport that is accessible and you can participate to practices and competitions under the Guardians can come and observe a all over the world across levels. I hope I will be auspices of his license. All King’s Clay coaching session on a Tuesday and able to continue Clay Target Shooting Target Shooters are trained with best W A Price, G Cassels-Brown, G W Bibby, Wednesday afternoon. This just needs to DRS Dixon: Kinder Shield, 1938. recreationally after my time at King’s. practice in firearm safety and are King’s Military Sports team, 1897. be confirmed with John Jackson, who will committed to responsible firearm use. JC: I hope to keep up with Clay Target provide a safety briefing prior. Shooting. There are a variety of different

King’s is the only college in Auckland that provides Clay Target Shooting as a sporting option.

King’s Shooting team, 1911. Some members of the King’s Clay Target Shooting Club.

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Interview with Charles Milles, Head of Big House KC: Why did you choose the song Slice of Heaven? Overall House Music champion: BIG TALENT AT HOUSE MUSIC 2017 winner, Major House CM: Slice of Heaven was actually not our first choice. Major House (251 points) In the end we decided to go with it because of the King’s Courier: What was it like preparing for Big 2nd: Marsden (250 pts) feel and vibe of the song. It’s an all-time Kiwi classic House Music? How many hours did you spend? and we knew that it could captivate the audience and 3rd: Selwyn (246 pts) Charles Mills: It took a huge amount of effort from get them involved. The song is also remarkably The colourful spectacular that is House Music returned once again this year in the form of Big the Major House senior students and leadership 4th: Taylor (245 pts) catchy, so that meant that learning the song was no House Music at Spark Arena and Small House Music at King’s College. No House contest is as team. Over the three weeks we had to prepare, we hassle for the students. What ultimately made this hotly contested and anticipated as King’s House Music. 5th: Greenbank (244 pts) probably put in about 20 hours of preparation. The song our final decision was the potential for 6th=: Averill and Peart (229 pts) support and passion from the Year 13 students was harmonies. We knew we could bring out three-way what made this preparation so effective, as everyone 8th: Parnell (222 pts) harmonies from this song and really showcase our Big House Music at King’s involves all of the Marsden impress at Small House Music was aiming to achieve the goal together. There was singing talent. students in each of the 11 Houses spending 9th: Middlemore (220 pts) Small House Music, held on the afternoon of also a lot of behind the scenes work from Owen many hours rehearsing, with each House Friday 12 May, saw a host of talented, 10th: School (217 pts) McKibben (Year 13) who helped get the band to KC: What’s the best part about being a member of selecting their most musically talented students performers from each of the Houses take the perfection. It was all worth it in the end. Major House? to form an ensemble of up to 15 members to 11th: St John’s (214 pts) CM: The best part about being a member of Major stage to perform. Every house produced a KC: What does it mean for Major House to win Big enter in the Small House competition. House is the mutual respect everyone has for each myriad of talented performers to shine on stage Big House Music champion: House Music? other. It’s almost like an extended family in the way Head of Music, Chris Adams, says the standard and impress the judges. Major House (129 points) CM: It means everything to us. There have been so that everyone has each other’s back and looks to of all the House performances was exceptionally many years where we have come up short and not However, it was Marsden House that took first 2nd: Greenbank (123 pts) bring out the best in each other. We work hard and high throughout both competitions. Winner of Small House Music 2017. got the result we wanted. It’s amazing for us Year 13 place with their version of Tragedy by the Bee 3rd: Peart (121 pts) play hard. The Big House Music preparation really students to get this win in our last year. Every single “It is not an easy thing to have to stand onstage Gees. The group performed expertly, led by brought out the best in us, especially in the last week 4th: Averill (118 pts) student from Major House put in so much work and at Spark Arena in front of more than 3500 Year 12 student Fin McLachlan, as they when the practices became more intense. devoted so much of their time to rehearsals. It’s people and perform” says Chris. combined choreographed dance moves and 5th=: Marsden and School (115 pts) tight harmonies with skill. made the victory that little bit more special and it’s Housemaster of Big House Music winner, Major 7th: Middlemore (114 pts) really brought the house together. House, Alan Huffadine explains how House Major take top gong at Big House Music 8th: Taylor (113 pts) Music is a multi-layered activity where students It was with much excitement, that a 3500 see what it is like to become part of a team. 9th: Selwyn (112 pts) strong crowd gathered at Spark Arena a week “They have to work with each other and learn later for the much anticipated 80th annual Big 10th: St John’s (111 pts) how to be in a team. The juniors see a huge House Music Competition. 11th: Parnell (104 pts) commitment made by many senior students The event did not disappoint and culminated in who help with training, developing the Small House Music champion: Major House winning the Big House Music choreography, organising the band and Marsden (135 pts) trophy for 2017, as well as being named Overall putting together a programme to make it all 2nd: Selwyn (134 pts) Champions. The group performed Kiwi classic work,” says Alan. Slice of Heaven by Dave Dobbyn. 3rd: Taylor (132 pts) “The rehearsal, choreography or song choice is Second place was won by Marsden House, who 4th: Major (122 pts) all down to the boys. It’s pretty amazing to see performed Queen’s Don’t Stop Me Now and what they come up with. They also learn to do 5th: Greenbank (121 pts) narrowly missed the top placing by one point. something that is for many students way Third place at Big House Music went to Selwyn 6th: Parnell (118 pts) outside their comfort zone.” House with their performance of YMCA by The 7th: Averill (111 pts) Both events were hosted by our very own Village People. 8th: Peart (108 pts) Assistant Chaplain and excellent MC, Onosai Auva’a. 9th: Middlemore (106 pts) 10th: St John’s (103 pts) 11th: School (102 pts)

Winner of Big House Music 2017 – Major House.

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PUSHING BOUNDARIES WITH THE LARAMIE PROJECT

This year’s Senior Drama Production, The Laramie Project, took place from 27-29 June in the King’s College Great Hall. The Laramie Project tells the story of Laramie, a small rural American town of 26,000 people, that became the focus of a media frenzy in 1998. The play was based on more than 200 interviews carried out between 1998 and 1999, following the tragic death of Matthew Shepard.

Fin McLachlan Isabella Klisser Cameron Mataira Our cast of 20 students played more than 60 characters to bring Stanley praises our students and talks about his love for working this masterpiece of verbatim theatre to the stage. with young people. GLEE CLUB PUTS ON CLASSIC ROCK MUSICAL John Cummins, no stranger to the stage, having starred in an array “This play and this process is leaving an imprint on the lives of of musicals including Evita, Westside Story, and Beauty and the these students and that brings me a supreme amount of joy,” says Beast, directed the production. The first show John directed was the Stanley. “I value their bravery to tackle this story that has a world The Wind in the Willows at King’s College in 2014. (Read our full wide message.” interview with John on our website News Hub.) At the end of Term 1, King’s enjoyed an outstanding season of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic rock Year 13 student Hotene Ngaropo-Tuia (Parnell) says Stanley’s ability musical Jesus Christ Superstar, presented by our talented 2017 Glee Club. Year 13 student Daniel In bringing The Laramie Project to life, John and the cast were faced to pay attention to detail and offer experience in areas such as Sewell (Marsden) reflects on the recent performances and the triumph of this year’s production. with a number of new theatrical elements. accents was invaluable. “One of the key ones was that it was ensemble theatre, which was “Stanley is really good at being able not to tell us what he is thinking Following the figure of Jesus Christ, this abridged story sees the new for both the audience and for the cast,” explains John. “It meant but at the same time getting us to show him our way of thinking. protagonist struggling against Pontius Pilate and Judas, while the cast had to be disciplined and focused, as they were onstage for He’s helped us access our own skill, talent and ideas and it’s been striving to bring about the word of God and being entangled with We were pleased to host members of the King’s College two and a half hours, representing the people of Laramie.” truly effective,” says Hotene. his mistress Mary Magdalene. Foundation at a special opening night cocktail function. Working with a professional actor Year 13 student Cameron Mataira (Selwyn), who played the lead role of Jesus Christ, says performing in Jesus Christ Superstar Students were given tutelage throughout the rehearsal process by Thank you to the members of our Oaks Fellowship who was an awesome experience. professional actor and acting coach, Stanley Andrew Jackson, who attended our Senior Drama opening night special was recently involved onstage at the Pop Up Globe in Shakespeare’s cocktail function. “Being part of this cast allowed me the opportunity to make new As You Like It and Henry V. friends and grow closer with others, as we spent hours together rehearsing,” says Cameron. “There was a certain energy that everyone brought to the stage when performing. That energy was a product of everyone’s passion and love for the musical and it was what made Glee Club so special this year.”

Ali, Ant, Tony and Judy Laity. Cameron’s sentiments ring true, as committing to something such as Glee Club that requires hours of weekly rehearsals, is no easy task. The result onstage was a testament to all the hard work and dedication of the performers, as well as the director Jeremy Birchall. Year 12 student Fin McLachlan (Marsden), who played Judas, noted the production was one like no other. “Despite having been acting, singing, and dancing since a young Ali and Peter Nelson. Julia and Geoff Turner. age, I never get over the thrill of performing, something I shared with many other cast members. This show was definitely one for David and Sue Caddie. the books,” recalls Fin.

Isabella Klisser (Year 12, Taylor), who played Mary Magdalene, talked about her enjoyment at being on stage in this production. “The energy that bounces off all the performers and the feeling Leo and Heather Harper. Ken and Rose Whitney. of intense freedom when you’re on stage,that’s what is the most enjoyable part about performing” says Isabella.

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GREAT PROGRESS

At The 117th Annual General Meeting of the King’s College Old Collegians’ Association (Inc.) on Friday 17 June 2017, President Terry Gould presented his Annual Report in which were outlined the following impressive range of organisational and strategic matters being addressed by the FROM THE ARCHIVES Executive Committee. The Executive Officer – The appointment bursaries for the sons and daughters of of Old Collegian Jasmine KOVACH Old Collegians, where some level of Now in his fourth term, President Terry Gould remains as (Middlemore, 1992-93) has been an financial assistance to attend the College enthusiastic as ever. outstanding success. Her enthusiasm and may be required. With the Bursary Fund We Will Remember Them Battle of the Somme (1 July–18 November) more than 3 million dedication has been a major contributor to the steadily growing comes a broadening many; particularly Treasurer Charles TISDALL fought in this battle and history records one million deaths — It is inevitable during these years, 100 since those of the Great year’s progress, justifying the decision to have ability for KCOCA to offer varying forms (Marsden, 1962-66), and Immediate Past one of the bloodiest battles in human history and for all that War, that our minds and that of this Archivist often turn to the an Executive Officer focussed solely on of assistance. President Andy BAKER (Parnell, 1979-83) who there were 12 of our Old Boys who died at that time. KCOCA matters; performance has exceeded continues to give invaluable support, events that helped shape the Twentieth Century. These pages Events – This comprehensive programme expectations. The support and continuity she frequently going beyond the call of duty. He have, from time to time, recorded stories that centred on the On June 8, 1917 one of our number was shot down from the remains a cornerstone of the Association. It is provides will pay real dividends, as she acknowledged the strong commitment of the service and sacrifice the hundreds of Old Collegians gave during skies after what became a record for a New Zealand airman always under review to ensure the best develops several of our long-planned Executive members and thanked retiring those tumultuous years. Our Roll of Honour, that bronze — its first World War I air ace who had been credited with six outcomes are achieved, and new alternatives initiatives. She returned brimming with ideas member Iain HOBSON (St John’s, 1989-92) for commemorative plaque in the Chapel that records the names of aerial victories: Flight Lieutenant Thomas Grey CULLING or additional events are considered. To justify after attending workshops focussed on ways his time on the Executive. the 112 Collegians who lost their lives from 1915 right through to (1909-13). One must remember that this was during the very staging any event, it is critical that the group to improve engagement with alumni the last months of the war, only hints at those vast numbers earliest days of wartime aviation in aircraft that today we concerned accept the need to contribute to In addition, he recognised the work of association members at the Educate Plus who volunteered, or later were conscripted, to serve in the marvel at their flimsiness. the organising. co-opted committee members Mike Hallwright armed services. Conference in Queensland. Tom Culling had joined the Royal Naval Air Service in January and Robin Beckett for their work, respectively, Financial – The Association continues to be in Database management – The new database on the database management programme Copies of the King’s Collegian report that it was the intention to 1916 flying firstly a Maurice Farman biplane before progressing a very sound financial position. The management software went live in March. implementation and the King’s Courier, as well publish a supplement, once hostilities were over, that recorded to the Sopwith Triplane a year later. During that time and right Association is currently committing funds Called Potentiality (used by more than 100 as the legal sounding board offered by all those from King’s who were amongst the many regimental up to the time of his disappearance there are records of to realise key aspects of the strategic plan. associations internationally), this engine Honorary Solicitor Geoff Turner. forces that served in every theatre of the war. Our first dogfights over the skies of Belgium in his single-seater plane, This may impact on the ability to generate enables our membership to be connected in a casualties, 14 in number died in the months of the Gallipoli often in freezing conditions, against formidable odds and in one surpluses but, when possible, remains You can view Terry’s full address at meaningful way. Via a simple login to the campaign but these were superseded by the death of Col Henry skirmish later described as ‘one of the great aerial tactical our priority to assist with the funding of kcoca.co.nz/news website, details can now be easily updated, John (Jack) Innes WALKER (see King’s Courier Nos. 130, 138) at exhibitions of the war’. Close combats with aircraft carrying KCOCA Bursaries. fellow Old Collegians contacted in a variety of Ypres on 25 April 1915. armaments that were often unreliable produced continual KCOCA office holders for 2017/18 danger and it was during this time of service that Tom was online formats and events booked. A new King’s Courier – This publication, a joint But it was reported in the 1916 King’s Collegian that up to that awarded his DSC (Distinguished Flying Cross), the medal which module will allow the archiving of KCOCA data venture with the College since 1999, remains a President time, some 432 Old Collegians had volunteered for service but his family have kindly entrusted to the College Archives. and history. Importantly, this software pivotal communications tool for the Terry GOULD (Major, 1969-72) again that list was never updated and despite all the good provides a platform which will future-proof Association despite the digital age. Shortly, a Vice-President intentions time passed and the records were incomplete. And so, as the months have passed and our ANZAC KCOCA operations. module within the new database software will commemorations follow their used pattern, there has been Greg ABBOTT (Averill, 1964-67) It came as a surprise, when preparing yet another archival have the publication available to members greater poignancy these last few years as these events and their Mentoring and business networking – display, that we discovered that 27 from the College were killed online which will be particularly welcomed by Immediate Past-President impact are brought home and ‘we remember them’. Incorporated within the database package is a our extensive overseas membership. The Andrew BAKER (Parnell, 1979-83) on the fields of Belgium in and around Passchendaele during proven framework for the mentoring and the 1917 offensive. The battle on the Western Front took place publication is now also available on the new John Bean business networking programme which will be Executive Committee from June to November and probably the most well-known city Archivist King’s College website under the News Hub launched shortly. Alex DAWSON (Middlemore, 2003-04) was Ypres in West Flanders. About 12 months earlier in the Publications section as a PDF. Stuart FRENCH (Marsden, 1984-84) Strategic direction – As part of reviewing Memorial Chapel – Triggered by the 2016 Lucy KENNEDY (Middlemore, 2002-03) where the Association should be heading the Annual General Meeting’s discussion on the Tom MAASLAND (Marsden, 1989-93) 2014 strategic plan was reviewed and Chapel Preservation Fund, the Association Jullion NELSON-PARKER (Selwyn, 1999-2003) amended as necessary. Three areas were engaged highly-respected conservation and Francis ROSE (St John’s, 1974-78) strongly in focus: heritage architects Salmond Reed to carry out Co-opted Members 1. To commit ongoing resource to a comprehensive Condition Assessment of the Mike HALLWRIGHT (Selwyn, 1972-76) maintaining our database through Chapel building fabric, both interior and Robin BECKETT (Marsden/Major, 1955-59 constantly updating the members’ details. exterior. This detailed report shows that while To that end, protocols have been the Chapel has been well-maintained, there are KCOCA Staff Representative established to run an ongoing programme some elements that need attention now. As a Andrew MASSEY (St John’s, 1981-85) of database cleansing. result of the KCOCA’s initiative, the College now Treasurer has a document which not only spells out the 2. To achieve better visibility at the College Charles TISDALL (Marsden, 1969-73) items requiring immediate attention, but also itself – both with staff and particularly the provides a detailed ongoing maintenance plan Honorary Solicitor body of current students who, after all, for many years to come. Geoff TURNER (Major, 1962-66) will always be the future of this Association. In conclusion, the President expressed his Honorary Auditor 3. To confirm our commitment to provide a strong appreciation of the dedicated work of BDO Auckland tangible member benefit through 32 Winter 2017 | King’s Courier Winter 2017 | King’s Courier 33 KCOCA ANNUAL DINNER KCOCA ANNUAL DINNER

partners Sean and Sherif began proof of here before transferring to the company’s new concept lab work, literally in the backyard, Chicago headquarters to support the senior KCOCA INTRODUCES James embarked on industry research to see if executive for three years. they could develop a commercially attractive Now Co-Founder and Commercial Director at process. With positive early results, in 2014 they Avertana, James proudly points out that founded Avertana and gained seed investment RISING STARS nothing is wasted in this innovative, from Sir Stephen Tindall’s K1W1, then through proprietary process for refining valuable the IceHouse were brought into the IceAngels industrial minerals and chemicals from The Executive has been keen to extend the scope for recognition of talent as part of the network. Investment from parties including steelmaking’s solid waste. Avertana’s process Annual Dinner. The goal is to select annually several people who are innovators and GRC SinoGreen and ACC has supported further has a carbon footprint up to three-quarters influencers, showing entrepreneurship and adaptability This year a new segment technology scale-up and growth. James Obern and Jussara Bierman. lower than the industry average for making showcased two Old Collegians to watch – Rising Stars. They have found success in Avertana, based in Parnell’s Level Two titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment, its major being willing to take risk, lean in to change and to market their ideas on a global stage. ANNUAL James Obern technology hub, former home of Rocket economic product. With minimal residual Lab and LanzaTech, has 23 staff, an operating waste, all materials flow into one of four Excelling in the process technology field Jussara Bierman their brand strategy and planning team, a role pre-commercial demonstration plant, and is products – from high-value TiO2, through in that involved working with large global brands, A critical moment during James OBERN’s building relationships with global leaders in decreasing order of value to alum, magnesium DINNER High-achieving business leader taking on and led to her winning an Asian PR award in (Peart, 1996-2000) time at King’s became a the pigment and coatings industries. sulphate and gypsum. These are all used in global market 2016 for her work with the Norwegian Seafood major determinant in his future career. During Currently, the company is developing a large industrial markets such as paints and Following the 117th Annual General Graduating with a BArch (Hons) from the Council. After five years away she returned to a Physical Science field trip to NZ Steel, staff commercial plant in New Zealand, while also coatings, paper making, water treatment, Meeting, a very successful evening was University of Auckland in 2008, Jussara New Zealand late last year to turn Rare HQ into mentioned they were working to extract building offshore partnerships to deploy its fertilisers and building materials. enjoyed by Old Collegians at the Northern BIERMAN (Middlemore, 2001-02), spent two a virtual business, concentrating on digital titanium out of their slag – solid waste left over technology internationally. Avertana’s waste-to-value process helps Club in Auckland. years with Ignite Architects before taking her strategy and global marketing. from turning West Coast black sand into iron. Graduating with a BSc in Geography, focused manufacturers to reduce their environmental conceptual design and IT skills in another In a classic example of how an Annual Dinner In China, she held governance roles with three The slag came up again in 2012, in a on Environmental Management, James footprints competitively. The company has direction. Now, as managing director and should flow, people moved, mixed and sporting bodies and has recently been conversation James had with two colleagues at launched his career in merchant banking with already received considerable recognition as a co-founder of Rare HQ, a 15-year-old global reminisced, starting with pre-dinner drinks appointed to the board of Tourism Bay of industrial biotech company LanzaTech. They Cranleigh in Auckland, then moved into the winner of the 2015 UoA Entrepreneurs’ branding and design consultancy, she is based which set a wonderful atmosphere for the Plenty. Shortly, she is launching a publishing decided to try developing a viable solution to process technology field at LanzaTech. In the Challenge and as a finalist in the 2016 IChemE in Auckland, having opened an office in evening. A good age spread of old boys and arm to Rare that will focus on digital strategy, unlock value from this waste resource. While Business Development team, he spent a year Global Awards for Best Business Start Up. Shanghai five years ago. girls, many with partners, showed the great online content creation, and distribution of goodwill across the generations within KCOCA. At university, she was the Marketing Lead for that content through social channels. the Spark entrepreneurship programme, which Moving from the drinks to the beautifully- One of the go-to people for businesses looking whet her appetite for enterprise and innovation. presented tables, orders were taken before a at venturing into China, she has some good FEARLESS, Now, she refers to herself as a “brand leader, welcome by the once again re-elected advice: “China requires a discrete mind-set, with a focus on building brand strategy and President Terry GOULD (Major, 1969-72) and commitment and insight. This doesn’t come proposition to meet client vision, and create the King’s Grace was said by KCOCA about overnight.” INTELLIGENT innovative and cutting-edge solutions”. Executive OfficerJasmine KOVACH She advises clients to recognise their limitations (Middlemore, 1992-93). Recent clients which include Swanndri (a baby and engage those with local knowledge. Being blanket), Education New Zealand, Study AND LOYAL With his usual aplomb, the President did a mindful of cultural subtleties, the changing Auckland, Martin Jetpack and Nestlé/Wyeth great job as MC, smoothly directing the workforce with younger, more Westernised Nutrition, are wide and varied, but what many evening and interacting with a responsive Chinese making inroads, and the growth of Introducing Ron PATERSON (Major, 1969-73), this year’s recipient of have in common is the aim to make inroads into audience. College Headmaster Simon Lamb online commerce – these aspects are just the the Distinguished Old Collegian award, Professor Paul RISHWORTH Paul Rishworth, right, with Ron Paterson, 2017 Distinguished Old Collegian. the China market, and other foreign countries. gave a brief but valuable outline of the tip of the advantage iceberg along with (Parnell, 1968-72) spoke eloquently, and humorously, of their 40-year College’s continued pursuit of excellence and Having worked in Shanghai for several years, relationship building which she says is “a dance, friendship and recalled aspects of their life at King’s – dining room personal visit was possible. If there is bad news to deliver Ron will do plans for future development. Jussara is quick to acknowledge the benefits with a lot of wining and dining”. meals, the gulf between Boarders and Day boys, battalion days in the it in person. If there is distress, he will visit. He sometimes drove or for New Zealand companies in having Air Training Corp, and Glee Club. flew hundreds of kilometres to be with people to deliver difficult The formal highlights of the evening were the on-the-ground support in China. She insists messages, whether as Health and Disability Commissioner or introduction for the first time of KCOCA Rising He further recalled their early years in the law, Ron’s love of travel and that “New Zealand exporters need a local Ombudsman, and to offer hope and counsel. Stars, and the presentation of the annual his overseas academic successes and teaching experience. Concluding presence there to help them build their brand Distinguished Old Collegian award to he said, “It is his long period of distinguished public life that has made “Secondly, Ron is fiercely intelligent. He works out what he thinks and market strategy”. Professor Ron Paterson, who was introduced the mark for which he is honoured today… But Ron’s impact, and the and delivers it with clarity and impeccable logic. He does not bury his with wit and style by his long-time friend Quoted recently in the National Business esteem in which he is held, is not really measured by these message in the language of bureaucracy. Professor Paul Rishworth. Review, Jussara says: “We have seen too many accomplishments… “Thirdly – and hugely importantly – he is fearless when it comes to businesses fall on their faces because they Immediate Past President Andrew BAKER “What is truly important… is the kind of person you are… Let me tell standing up for what is right. His last report as Ombudsman into the have trusted distributors, taken a one-size (Parnell,1979-83) proposed the Toast to the you what I’ve observed over 40 years… Ministry of Foreign Affairs leaks was hailed as the most important approach, or had a DIY attitude with market College, which was followed by a stirring Ombudsman’s decision there has been, in upholding basic fairness as research involving a flying visit or New “First, Ron loves and values people. He is tremendously loyal. As a rendition of the School Song. The memorable to how people should be treated. It is telling that his recommendation Zealand-based desk research.” professional leader Ron engaged with his staff and colleagues evening was once again well-supported by was ultimately accepted.” helping them to succeed. He, in turn, inspired tremendous loyalty. the Northern Club’s impressive menu and In 2015, she was headhunted by a large Ron is not a person to send late night emails when a phone call or a Ron Paterson replies overleaf . polished service. Shanghai communications company to lead Terry Gould congratulates Jussara Bierman.

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start and end to the day – a chance to finish demanding coach of the 1st XV, had the whether to continue my law studies or switch any last-minute prep. As Day boys (day bugs, greatest influence on me. A product of the to medicine – little knowing that I would shape we were called) we sometimes felt on the Oxford tutorial system, he set fortnightly a satisfying career that has combined law and outer, missing out on the shared life of the essays that would be returned with extensive medicine. When I arrived at Oxford in October boarders. But they envied our freedom, comments in his beautiful cursive script. 1981, I wrote to tell him how thrilled I was to be heading home at night and for weekends. there. His sister replied that she had read my I recall the small group of us in 6 Remove letter to him not long before he died. We spent our Monday afternoons marching History at the start of 1972. “Gould, 97”, he pointlessly around the fields during Battalion; said, then proceeded to hit Terry over the head One other Greenbank anecdote sticks in my most days began with Chapel; we ran the Big with a hefty book. Mr Bass walked around the mind. At the end of the 6th form, he said to Block around the streets of Mangere; and class, reciting our excellent School C results, me: “RJ, I want you to be President of athletics, swimming, cricket and rugby or hitting each of us on the head, then telling us Scholars’ Corner next year. You’re not the hockey filled out our days. we needed to get straight down to work for brightest of the bunch, but you will make it a Bursary History. happy place.” It was indeed a happy place, My time at King’s and that year we gained seven Junior I was pleasantly surprised to receive a letter of I was in Major House. We were fortunate to Scholarships, which was a record. congratulations from Roger Bass a couple of have two outstanding Housemasters – weeks ago. I had visited him once when he was Sadly, some of that class died prematurely. I Donald Skegg, whom I occasionally saw in A group from 1973 – from left Peter Cameron, Charles Tisdall, Terry Gould, Ron Paterson, John Hunt, Nigel Brown, Crossley Gates, John Clephane, Richard Kidd, Simon Joyce, Jeremy Boys, teaching at Haileybury in England in 1981, but want to remember John Hellaby, Neil Blyth, Dunedin well into his 90s, through my Peter Waaka, Roger Seavill and Rainsford Horrocks. we’d had no contact since then. He has retired Nigel Given and Tim Chatterton. friendship with his son, Otago medical law to a seaside town in East Devon. He wrote, “I academic Peter Skegg; and David English, Reflections and thanks recall with warm nostalgia our battles in the who is happily here tonight. CHAMPION FOR CONSUMER RIGHTS West Wing History classrooms to wrestle with I have not stayed close to the College in the My first week did not get off to an auspicious Lawrence Stone’s The Crisis of the Aristocracy. years since I left – though I did enjoy the start. I was assigned as fag to Major House I somehow managed to keep ahead of you wonderful 40th reunion that Terry Gould This year’s recipient of the Distinguished Old Collegian award, Professor Ron PATERSON (Major, 1969-73), clearly meets the criteria for the prefect John Monigatti, son of our chemistry hugely intelligent Bursary boys.” organised in 2009, and the celebration of the master Jack (“Boys”, he would growl as he Saunders’ Glee Club years. I’ve also enjoyed award with both national and international recognition for his contribution to education, the professions and public service – and he joins an King’s lit the flame of learning that has stayed supervised our experiments). John was a kind watching my nephews’ rugby, and seeing my illustrious group of previous winners. with me ever since. Mr Greenbank was also a fagmaster, but after a week of burnt toast he nieces perform in the Glee Club. I see a College remarkable influence. In 1970, when I was a In thanking his good friend Paul Rishworth for So, off we set as a family for an interview with tolerance for difference. Corporal released me from his service, suggesting I enlivened by the presence of girls, with Māori, freckled lad from Papakura, doing well in my his witty introduction, Ron said, “Paul usually the Headmaster, Mr Greenbank. I recall that punishment was still accepted. In my final would be better concentrating on my studies. Pacific and Asian students well-represented, 4th form studies but certainly no star, he said asks me to vet his excellent speeches as Dad found the whole experience so daunting year, I was summoned to the SPCR (the more outward-looking and integrated into Three things stand out for me from my first to me out of the blue: “RJ, one day you will go Auckland University Orator, but this time he that afterwards, he drove to Onehunga where School Prefects Common room) and told that south Auckland community. never ran his speech by me”. Mum, my brothers and I waited in the car I was letting down the side by not having year. First, I found a true friend in Jeremy Boys, to Oxford and you will love it.” from Matawai (near Gisborne) and Selwyn To the outside world, King’s is sometimes while he went into the pub and had a beer to administered a beating! I had barely heard of Oxford. He must have Ron went on: There are several of us here House. Jeremy was all but adopted by my identified with privilege and moneyed settle his nerves. seen a glimmer in me that I didn’t even know tonight from the end of the Greenbank era at These days, the Major House Handbook family, spending his leave Sundays with the connections. That is not the school I was there. Geoff Greenbank retired as King’s. I thought I would share some Happily, I was offered a place – with a promise includes a Mission Statement, a Charter of Patersons at Papakura. It’s good to have you experienced. Many of us came from humble Headmaster during my final year at College, recollections from my days at College, to give that there would also be places for my Student Rights and a Harassment Policy that here tonight, Jeremy. backgrounds – from suburbs like Papakura and but we kept in touch. We met in the Auckland you a sense of what it was like to be a Day boy younger brothers, Alan and Graham. The next covers verbal harassment. It was a different rural communities like Maungaturoto, Opotiki Secondly, I joined the Glee Club and came Domain in 1975 when I was wrestling with from Papakura starting in the 3rd form in 1969. worry was saving for the school fees – at 50 world in 1969. I recall a harassed classmate and Matawai. Continued on page 38. pounds a term for Day boys, well below breaking down in our 3rd form maths class. under the tutelage of Lin and Helen Saunders. I Background current levels, but still significant. Mum and Our teacher’s response was blunt: “Shut up loved the music and the excitement of the My family moved around in my early years, Dad were hopeful that I might get a you blithering imbecile and get on with your shows. Mum became one of Helen’s band of when Dad worked in his brothers’ wood and scholarship. Their plans came unstuck when I work!” Somehow most of us survived. sewing ladies. Helen taught us to project our coal merchant business, then did stints as a suggested to my Papakura Intermediate voices: “Grandma is in the back row and wants Our daily routine was set by the Headmaster’s farm labourer before moving into real estate friend, Tim Chatterton, that he too should sit you to hear you!” Helen, who turned 101 in April, blackboard, which recorded his quirky in Papakura. After attending primary school in the scholarship exam. I was runner-up and Tim remains a friend. Lin, with his ever-present pipe instructions for the day. Classroom life Royal Oak, Kaukapakapa, Clevedon and got the scholarship, going on to be Dux of and tendency to spray the front row of his revolved around essays, tests and exams, Papakura South, then Papakura Intermediate, King’s in 1973. French classes, fostered my love of music. followed by class orders. It seems unthinkable I was all set for Papakura High. But in 1967, our King’s in 1969 now that at the end of the year, at assembly Thirdly, I was inspired by teachers who local newspaper reported there were no (Big School, as it was called) the roll of boys stretched our minds. Teachers like RB Sibson, maths teachers for the 3rd form at Papakura Let me paint a picture of King’s in 1969. We would be called out from the bottom boy of who taught us history but, as New Zealand’s High the following year. were a fairly isolated and slightly eccentric the bottom class (the GB, which we thought leading ornithologist, could easily be diverted community. Our school grounds were green My parents, who had left high school early for stood for Generally Basic) to the top boy of by a description of a bird spotted in the quad. and spacious, as they remain today. The the workforce, were determined that their the top class (the Remove!). There were no As He wrote on my report at the end of my first chapel, the clocktower and the memorial three sons would get a good education and for effort. year: “He has a lively mind. He should travel far.” library were magnificent, but some of the Dad decided that he would try to get us classrooms in Slum Alley were pretty I was one of a group of boys from Papakura If we were destined to travel far, it was accepted at King’s. It had held a special place dilapidated – certainly not the high-tech – Terry Gould, Charles Tisdall, the Lees twins because we were motivated by school masters in his memory as he had competed for facilities today’s students enjoy. (James and Jeffrey) and Tim Chatterton. The who loved to teach and set high standards. Avondale College in hurdles relays at King’s train ride from Papakura, in smoky carriages, Roger Bass, better known as the gruff and during the Intersecs, and his team had set a The student body looked different too. There A family group - Ben Paterson, Beth Paterson, Ron Paterson, Greg Hill, Trish Paterson and Graham Paterson. changing trains at Manurewa, made for a slow record that stood for 20 years. were no girls, few brown faces and little

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King’s gave us a first-rate academic education. We learnt to debate and to deliver a speech – small wonder that Old Collegians are well represented in the legal profession. But our lives were also enriched in other ways. We discovered the benefits of fitness and teamwork. REFLECTING ON WAR AND PEACE Chapel was a regular feature of our lives, and nurtured faith and a sense of service in many of us. A large group of Old Collegians, families and Twice earlier mentioned in dispatches, he was Beyond the sports fields, we had opportunities to pursue other friends representing many generations awarded the DSO at Passchendaele with the activities – Bird Club, Glee Club, debating, choir – led by enthusiastic gathered in the Memorial Chapel for this year’s citation: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion masters who showed us first-hand that a career can be far more than a Anzac Day service. In 1917 battles like to duty when in charge of the wounded during job. We owe them a debt of gratitude for how they taught and Passchendale, Messines, Ypres again, further an action. He remained at duty for 48 hours encouraged us. afield in Palestine, even the fall of Jerusalem without rest, visiting the advanced posts, King’s has had a strong influence on the Paterson family – my brothers were fought. In 2017 a very thoughtful address searching shell holes and bringing in many Alan and Graham, and their children Hamish, Cameron, Ben, Luke, Megan (see below) by Graeme MACCORMICK (St wounded. When one of his bearer-posts was and Jenna have all benefitted from a King’s education. Alan, Graham and, John’s, 1950-54) touched on his personal heavily shelled, with great coolness he got all earlier this year, Hamish, have all been married in the Chapel. experience of war, types of courage, his the wounded away, staying behind himself until journey of faith and the need for service in the last had left. He set a splendid example of I’m grateful that my parents had the foresight and made the sacrifice to peacetime as well as war. courage and untiring energy. send us to King’s. They enjoyed their association with the College as parents and grandparents. Dad, who died in 2013, would have loved this Right from my school days, I have always In the Second World War, then a senior event. Happily, Mum is with us tonight. She went to Otahuhu College considered the King’s Anzac Day service, then surgeon, he was officer in charge of the NZ and did a pretty good job of ensuring that her King’s offspring didn’t held at 7 o’clock in the evening, to be special. Army Medical Corps in the Middle East from Graeme MacCormick with Headmaster Simon Lamb. get too big for our boots. Thanks Mum! For the Act of Remembrance, the Chapel 1940 to 1943, responsible for the lights were turned off except for the two establishment of first-aid posts, army hospitals All Old Collegians have a store of memories and special friendships from Lamps of Remembrance. We remained and overall hygiene. our days at King’s. Thank you for letting me share my recollections, and standing as the full Rolls of Honour were read for being present for tonight’s happy occasion. I am humbled and Dad, like many others, never talked about by the Headmaster. grateful to receive the Distinguished Old Collegian award for 2017. either war. We knew some of the names were those of the I will end with the words that rang in my ears as I left College for the The sort of selfless bravery in battle which Dad fathers of school friends. Others indicated the world beyond – Go well! exhibited was not, of course, uncommon. Wars deaths of young King’s men from the same A well-deserved award winner. often bring out the best in people. But we family. Every name represented and still must be wary of glorifying war in any sense. It represents a life cruelly cut short. Think Jack is simply horrendous. Walker (Henry John Innes Walker) for one. Head prefect in 1909, an Auckland rugby rep, The Gallipoli exhibition still on at Te Papa is the first New Zealander to die in action in graphic; in trenches on rugged hillsides for SAVE Did you start in the third World War 1. His memorial window, showing eight months; weather going from unbearably the form at King’s College in the nativity, is immediately to the left of the hot to freezing cold and wet, mud everywhere; Past President Andy Baker reads the Roll of Honour. DATE 1977, or was 1981 your main altar window. water having to be carried from a single source; meals predominately tinned bully-beef; outside lights out and corporal punishment was still seventh form year? I count it vital that we continue to remember shared latrines; dysentery rife; all the time in vogue. them all. And not only those who lost their subject to shell and mortar fire from the ridges lives but also those who served alongside But King’s School started me on a faith above; chances of survival even less when them, many returning deeply affected by the journey. We wouldn’t in the ordinary course KCOCA in Australia ordered to attack; mates killed or wounded; the The KCOCA invites you to attend your 40 Year experience, some traumatised for life. Nor have come on to the College, but elder brother wounded to be evacuated, often under fire; the Catch up with old friends and meet new ones at our free On Reunion in September. should we forget those who served at home: John won an entrance scholarship and when I dead buried in shallow graves when possible, Australian events in August the women who took on traditionally male did likewise, a couple of years later, my faith otherwise left to decompose. Gallipoli roles in factories, on farms and in transport, exploration continued here, as it does today, in Dates: Date: 2 September 2017 embodied the utter brutality and inhumanity of the mothers who brought up young children seeking best ways forward, remembering and Melbourne: 7 July 2017 war; so did the Somme; so did Passchendaele. on their own, the Home Guard. We need to learning from the past. Sydney: 7 July 2017 Enjoy a tour of King’s as it is today, a chapel service, remember also the devastation of families at So, on Anzac Day we remember those who As a result of that faith, I personally choose and dinner and drinks in the Dining Hall. home as they learnt of the loss of a beloved experienced this hell on earth. Brisbane: 2 September 2017 also to remember the New Zealand Christian husband, son, brother or fiancé. Even from war, however, incidental benefits pacifists who were despised and rejected for Please see www.kcoca.com/#reunions&events for Many of us still have some personal connection can emerge. In my case it was coming to their Christian beliefs, interned and treated For more details and to RSVP, go to: more information or contact the KCOCA Executive or other to these wars. My own primary King’s. Our mother died in 1942 when Dad was shamefully for their stand against war and all www.kcoca.com/#reunions&events . Officer at [email protected]. connection is through my father, who served in still serving in the Middle East, and we ended they perceived it to represent. Theirs was a both World Wars. At the outbreak of the First up at King’s Prep as boarders. Aged five, I different sort of courage, but courage it Questions? World War he had just completed his medical quickly learnt to make my own bed, to Nurse assuredly was. Continued on page 40. Please contact the KCOCA Executive Officer at degree and served first at Gallipoli. Invalided Fryer-Raisher’s exacting standards, knot a tie, [email protected] home at the end of that campaign, he returned clean my shoes, tie my shoelaces, and affix an to serve at the Somme and at Passchendaele. Eton Collar with studs. You didn’t talk after

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This Chapel is a War Memorial Chapel and I Anzac Day, I suggest, is not only a day to honour and remember all honour that. But it is also a Christian chapel. those who served in war and all affected by war, but to re-dedicate The windows that surround us all reference the our own lives to community service, Christ-like service, in peacetime. life and teaching of just one man; and Jesus In some ways, it can be even harder to serve in peacetime. There is taught and lived non-violent responses. So not the same immediacy or sense of national unity and purpose. To how do we reconcile this apparent conflict? say this is not to derogate in any way from the courage of those who

I believe it is through common ground: through fought and died for their country, and for the freedom which we service to the limits of one’s abilities. Let us not have subsequently enjoyed. We have, however, a simple duty: not forget that Jesus also died in service to others: only to remember, but to recommit. Simple remembrance is not that we might have a more fulfilled life. enough without some form of re-dedication.

The Anglican Church, to which this College is The Anzac Day address. The challenges for the younger generation are immense: over- linked, still manages to hold under its umbrella population with over-use of the earth’s resources, climate change, both those who believe there can be a just war Similarly, turning the other cheek is not being Yet if we ask how else could Hitler have been and ethnically and religiously motivated strife. But even for those of and those who refuse to countenance the use passive or wimpish as is often implied. It is a confronted in 1939, there was then probably the older generation, a word of support and encouragement, or a At the morning tea in the College dining room after the service, in of any form of violence. The beliefs of the latter situation with a master and servant, man and no alternative. If I had been of military service smile and friendly greeting to a stranger, goes into the mix. I pray welcoming the visitors, KCOCA Past President Andy BAKER (Parnell, stem from the gospels. While Jesus may well wife, or mistress and maid. It is a situation age in 1939 I would undoubtedly have gone to that we may all continue to serve to the limits of our ability, ever 1979-83) spoke of remembering all who had fought and thanked have used hyperbole to make his teaching where a person in a position of social war. But maybe the better question is what mindful of our Christian heritage and indeed the service traditions of Graeme MacCormick for his profound address and the Chapel choir more memorable I am indebted to the Rev Dr superiority is exerting that authority. could have been done differently to avert that this College, both in war and in peace. for their impressive contribution. Thanks are also due to Bugler Jonathon Hartfield (in turn indebted to Walter second war? Much too much was left James Duanmu (Year 11, Greenbank) for his playing of the Last Post. Notice Jesus says having been hit on the right Virtus pollet. May goodness indeed prevail. Wink) for a contextual exposition of a passage unresolved by the First World War. World cheek, turn the other. He is specific about in Matthew’s Gospel (Ch 5, vv.38 to 47), which leaders did a much better job after the Second which side; it was a right-handed society. The is at the heart of the debate. World War. landowner strikes his labourer to humiliate him In these verses Jesus tells two stories which for some perceived misdemeanour, and to hit In the end, I am not sure if it matters greatly if have become part of everyday language – turn a right cheek with the right hand, comfortably we believe in the concept of a just war, or are a the other cheek and go the second mile. and with some aplomb, one must hit with the complete pacifist. Beliefs, creeds, matter less Roman soldiers whose equipment weighed back of the hand. This denoted contempt. than deeds, although they are inevitably linked about 40kilos or 85lbs, could demand any to some degree. As I grow older I am less sure But Jesus says offer the left cheek for another citizen to carry their pack. But because of the of many things. But my faith, a slightly blow. Why? With a right hand the left cheek level of resentment to this requirement, there different concept from beliefs, remains strong. can only be hit easily with the palm, the open was a strict law that a load should only be That faith embodies a call to follow the ways of hand. An open hand slap can be much more carried one mile by each person. If a soldier Jesus as best we perceive them to be and as hurtful but, in their culture, that was reserved SAVE demanded more and was caught he could be best we can. Have you registered at severely punished. for quarrels between social equals. Does the the landowner refuse the proffered cheek or does Jesus has been described in many ways to DATE www.kcoca.com yet? he hit out, as he would like, but admit the reflect his life and teaching – prophet, priest, labourer is his social equal? king, shepherd, Son of Man, Son of God. I recently heard him described anew as a Jesus was in effect saying look beyond “peaceful anarchist”; and it is that description violence for other ways to challenge of his life and work that I would like to leave domination and injustice. with you this morning. He challenged the KCOCA ROCs Networking Keep up to date with KCOCA news, register for Some fifty years ago Martin Luther King authorities, condemned the injustices of his Evening: 28 September events, and stay in touch with old friends. observed: “Hate multiplies hate, violence day, denounced hypocrisy wherever he Check out our new initiatives, such as the Are you currently studying and keen to hear more about multiplies violence in a descending spiral of perceived it, together with the hidebound KCOCA Mentoring Programme launching in your chosen career? Maybe you’ve recently graduated and destruction. So, when Jesus says ‘Love your rules that stood in the way of a October 2017. enemies’, he is setting forth a profound and compassionate response. His life and are seeking advice on furthering your career, or going into a new one. You could be starting a business and might Jesus says carry the load the mile and then, ultimately inescapable admonition. Have we teaching were infused with a deep caring appreciate some help from someone who’s been there. Visit us at www.kcoca.com and update when the soldier knows you have to put it not come to such an impasse in the modern concern for all, but particularly for the poor, down, say you want to carry it another mile. world that we must love our enemies - or else? the outcast and the marginalised. Come along to our KCOCA ROCs Networking Evening in your details today! Contact the KCOCA The soldier thinks, “If I accept, it may be a trick The chain reaction of evil - hate begetting hate, Auckland on the 28th of September. You’ll get the chance Executive Officer for assistance at The poor and the marginalised are still very and I will be reported.” He may also think “This wars producing wars - must be broken or we to meet and network with Old Collegians established in [email protected]. much with us. We still have a huge and dog is suggesting I am too weak to carry my shall be plunged into the dark abyss of their careers. Spaces are limited so get in quick! increasingly divisive gap, in my view an pack further”. In any event he’s been put in a annihilation.” King also said: “I’m not talking obscene gap world-wide, between the See www.kcoca.com/#reunions&events for more quandary. So, going the extra mile is not about about emotional bosh when I talk about love. excessively rich and powerful and the information and to register your interest. being industrious and kind, it is about I’m talking about a strong demanding love.” impoverished and powerless. challenging the oppression of an occupying Clearly Christ-like love. military power.

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PURE PERSEVERANCE

From works by Cezanne, Picasso, Chagall, Rodin and Matisse through to sculpture made of household buckets and ancient stones honed by nature, there is plenty to surprise at a one of a kind new art destination.

There’s a new word in our vocabulary describing a It is hard not to be uplifted by the gigantic vibrant place where traditional words just don’t suffice. family of pink snails – a colour echoed in the entry Sculptureum. It applies to a unique, recently-opened brochure, Anthony’s book The Sculptureum Story and already heavily-patronised visitor experience in and even his shirt on opening day. Matakana, created by a man of many dimensions. On top of this, the site produces Bordeaux-style No one could dispute that Anthony GRANT grapes and includes Rothko, an understated 80-seat (Marsden, 1962-66), see lower right, is an insightful restaurant serving a seasonally-focussed menu man with great passion across the full spectrum of celebrating local produce, an outside bar (with the arts, and a dogged determination to make fireplace) and function centre. All of this overlooks a dreams happen. Colourful in attire and in personality, sweeping lawn with hills beyond – a fusion of natural he is a true visionary who thinks both deeply and and man-made beauty. broadly – from the stone paths and whether they be The designer extraordinaire says of his creation: straight or curved, to displaying inspirational “The array of artistic creativity on display will quotations referencing Christianity, Zen Buddhism, hopefully amuse, inspire and stimulate people and Gardening and even astute observations of Apple make their lives a little more interesting.” One founder, the late Steve Jobs. senses this is no folly. With so much time and Sculptureum is an arts museum and sculpture personal investment in this venture, Anthony has set garden all rolled into one… and more. Be prepared it up to run as a serious business with over 40 for total surprise – get in the zone and let yourself dedicated staff. There’s been no financial support be inspired by its educative, spiritual, philosophical, from local or government body, but this is the way awe-inspiring surroundings. Anthony likes it, since he is not beholden to anyone and has carte blanche to run and develop the Ten minutes into the experience perhaps one word I’M CONVINCED THAT business the way he wants. best sums it up – wow! It’s a word oft-uttered by ABOUT HALF OF those meandering through its labyrinthine pathways, Of many quotes framed and dotted around the WHAT SEPARATES with surprises at every turn. But venturing further, site, perhaps Isamu Noguchi’s best sums the THE SUCCESSFUL “wow” becomes an understatement. Sculptureum place up. “Everything is sculpture. Any material, gives another reason to visit the picturesque and any idea without hindrance borne into space, I ENTREPRENEURS FROM THE vibrant creative Matakana region. You soon realise consider sculpture.” UNSUCCESFUL ONES IS you have entered a place like no other. Here is a Anthony finds art and design in everything he sees, destination to display proudly to visitors, and return PURE PERSEVERANCE. finds and does. Some people – purists – might not to regularly to capture seasonal variation and get it. Gardeners won’t see flower beds and lines of growth. It offers a go-to place for its meditative UNLESS YOU HAVE A LOT roses, but they will experience the ordered and OF PASSION qualities – a temple for spiritual recharge. Repeat whimsical, the specimen orchid and lavender mound, visits will reveal works of art or quirky symbolism ABOUT THIS YOU ARE and the zillions of miniature mondo grass, acting as previously missed. NOT GOING a canvas for characterful Stonehenge-type Creative visionary and entrepreneur are two further monoliths and life-like bronze sculpture. TO SURVIVE. talents Anthony can add to his legal skillset. Over 12 Thinkers will read the place like a spiritual self-help YOU ARE GOING TO GIVE UP. years (and many more collecting the works that fill guide, artists and art lovers will be inspired, but art it), Auckland-based lawyers Anthony and his connoisseurs might see a collection of unrelated Steve Jobs supportive wife Sandra have worked tirelessly to pieces, quite oddly juxtaposed and curated. create this experience. He insists “there is nothing in Landscapers, designers and architects will be the world like it” – being such a personal expression wooed, foodies and wine-lovers will not be of one man it is hard to believe such a multi-faceted disappointed. There’s even Rabbiton for rabbit concept could be repeated. lovers, and aviaries featuring colourful rare birds for Three creatively diverse gardens celebrate art and those who are avian inclined. nature through mature height palms, natives, Footnote: No surprise that Anthony is father of succulents and bursts of flowery colour. In addition, Pop-Up Globe co-founder Tobias GRANT (Marsden, there are six galleries displaying contemporary 1990-94). works of glass, figurative works by famous French artists and animal sculptures from all over the world. Text by Kirsty Beckett; photos by Robin Beckett.

42 Winter 2017 | King’s Courier DOWN MEMORY LANE DOWN MEMORY LANE

THE SAUNDERS YEARS

As promised the evening of nostalgia and celebration lived up to expectations, delivering a fitting tribute to Lin and Helen Saunders, partake in any sports. But, persuaded by the who from 1936 to 1974 gave King’s its music legacy and founded the Glee Club. Eighty years after they arrived at King’s that legacy Saunders, I joined the Glee Club and made the remains in the memories of many, and at the College itself. Choir. A great occasion last evening and so very glad to have been there. Chapel Singing for about 130 Old Collegians (Marsden/St John’s, 1964-68) gave a tribute “Standing in for John Hawley, Chris Adams at and partners started the evening – an to Lin and Helen Saunders, Lachie McLEAN his very busy time with the Glee Club, was John MERCER (Parnell, 1947-51): introduction and prayers led by Bishop John (St John’s, 1957-61) on the piano led a chorus most supportive of the concept and provided Arriving 10 or 15 minutes late for the Chapel PATERSON (Peart/Major, 1958-62) was or two from a Glee Club show, Robin BAYLEY many good ideas. The enthusiasm of Gina Singing, I recalled I’d likely have received followed by some favourite hymns enjoyed by (St John’s, 1954-58) spoke of French and Latin Sanders was infectious and the Chapel Choir LCMS’s cane had it happened in my day! In all, a piece from the St Matthew Passion and classes with Lin Saunders and Richard made a very significant contribution to the spite of those days when the original organ loft the Chapel Choir singing an arrangement of MORRIS (School, 1955-59) recalled memoires event, while organist Paul Chan brought his was in use, he didn’t miss much of what was My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord by Chris Artley. from Glee Club and the Choir. usual professionalism. going on behind him. Helen had always A special tribute, arranged with the assistance Asked by KCOCA President Terry GOULD “Finally, special mention must be made of the supplied him with some sandwiches which he of Rachel Vavasour, RROGA Administrator, (Major, 1969-72) to put together a group to enthusiastic support of Jim PEACOCK (St ate (out of visible sight along to the right of the recognised the contribution of the words and organise the celebration, David ENGLISH John’s, 1968-72), for his tireless support and organ stool), while the sermon was being music, respectively, by Helen, and Lin, for the (Parnell/Major, 1954-59) was Secretary to a acting as MC for the After Show Party.” delivered by the then School Padre... who was Rangi Ruru School Song. Auckland members committee comprising Chairman Greg noted for lengthy addresses. I was in the choir, This was one of the largest groups of Old of the RROGA proudly joined with the Choir in ABBOTT (Averill, 1964-67), College Head of sitting opposite to all that was going on, so I Collegians coming together, certainly at the singing this piece. Music Chris Adams, Archivist John Bean, had no option but to behave myself every time, College, for a long time. It suggests there KCOCA Executive OfficerJasmine KOVACH all the time… At Town Hall concerts, Lyn and In conclusion, a hearty rendition of The might be scope for events aimed at the (Middlemore, 1992-93), John LEVIEN (School, Helen had their favourite two seats up in the Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah closed the musically/culturally-minded. 1954-58), Ian McLEAN (Parnell, 1948-51), and dress circle; I introduced them to my mother Chapel Singing and everyone moved to the College Choir Director Gina Sanders, with There was much praise for the evening and who was keenly interested in classical music After Show Party in the Dining Room initial input from John HAWLEY (Marsden, many memories stirred. Here are a few – and they became good friends. It was very appropriate that John Paterson 1950-54). The slide show was assembled by Hylton LE GRICE (St John’s, 1947-51): Mike FLANAGAN (Peart, 1951-55): acknowledged Helen Saunders’ 101st birthday Ian McLean. the day before, and later the guests sang a Talking to dear friend Helen Saunders for 15 I thank all involved for both the Friday night Speaking after the event, David English said, very heartfelt Happy Birthday to Helen. minutes on her 101st birthday, I thought she and Saturday events, both a warm reminder of “Thanks are due to the committee for their was just as strong as when we gathered a great five years at College in the 1950s. Not After Grace said by Bishop Bruce GILBERD contribution and secondly the KCOCA for their around her bed a year before on her 100th. I only did it bring back my involvement in (School, 1951-55), with finger food and wine support with funding to ensure the event was became very close to Lin and Helen after a designing and painting the Gondoliers set, but flowing, and interspersed through the evening affordable, and allowing Jasmine to provide year in hospital with poliomyelitis – a big blow of Lin Saunders, my wonderful Latin teacher, among the anecdotes and much reminiscing, administrative support and liaison with the a former all-round athlete no longer able to and his extracting the magnificent Messiah out there were several speakers – Rob FENWICK College which was great. of quite untrained voices! Helen was an ever-present support to him and a lovely lady. And Lin was always ringside at the College boxing! The other thrill was to renew old acquaintances, including Jim COOKE (Selwyn, 1948-52), who was Head of Selwyn in my first year, and a fellow colleague in The New Zealand Insurance Co.

Ken STREET (St John’s, 1957-61): Regretfully I cannot attend… as a third former in 1957 I played Lucy Veronica Veracity Willow, the lead treble in Bless the Bride. This was the first departure from Gilbert and Sullivan. In the winter of the Russian ‘flu, it became a case of last man (or girl) standing to see who made the stage. I managed to be on stage for every performance, although I was unable to sing comfortably until the last night. LCMS had arranged for a professional soprano to sing from the wings while I lip-synced, long before Beyonce and Maria Carey made it an art form!

44 Winter 2017 | King’s Courier Winter 2017 | King’s Courier 45 FLOREAT SEMPER VISIT FLOREAT SEMPER VIST

EXPLORING MODERN TEACHING

In a new initiative the Floreat Semper Fellowship arranged a visit for members to see the College at work on a typical day. Over the decades much has changed in teaching methods and life generally at King’s; the objective was to show at first-hand the nature, scale and benefits of these changes. About 30 people visited three classrooms and around the classrooms, they would see Interesting to note that Auckland pupils still the new Te Pūtake Lodge – the home for first evidence of students being able, and choose to spend a lot of their weekends at the year Boarders. expected, to manage their own learning with school because of the activities available. the goal of building independence, self- Smaller classes now than in my day and The classes visited were Year 12 - AS Literature management and resilience. therefore more on a one-to-one basis. in English with teacher Nushi Wijewardena; Teachers can interact with all the pupils on a Year 12 and 13 - Level 2 & 3 Visual Arts The visitors all appreciated the opportunity more personal basis. Pupils involve themselves – Painting with Joel Tucker and Year 11 - IGCSE to find out what was behind the oft- in the classes activities and seemed to show History with Mike Stewart. quoted “modern teaching methods” and enthusiasm for what they were doing. All in all, see how learning had changed. A few give Speaking afterwards Mike Stewart said, “We a most enjoyable and informative morning. their impressions: really enjoyed having the members of the Tom SINCLAIR (Peart, 1958-62): Floreat Semper visiting. They asked very John FAUVEL (Parnell, 1953-57): informative questions about the subject topic Very positive morning with staff and pupils. This first tour (a credit to those on the FS - Russian Revolution 1905. They also wanted The housemaster and boys at Te Pūtake Executive for this) left me very impressed. The to know about the IT I was using in class such Lodge explained how the Lodge operated changes made in teaching since our days are as iTunes U and Keynote presentations. Three with the boys having a settling-in period to without doubt more interactive, dynamic and groups visited my class during that period and life at boarding school without the pressure challenging. Exciting as these were, it was Te all were exceptionally interested in what we of the older boys. Good to hear from the boys Pūtake Lodge that stood out for me. The were studying.” who have now moved onto normal boarding importance of discipline, caring, support and life. Enjoyed visiting the art room, literature The Housemaster of Te Pūtake Lodge and three camaraderie provided for each boy was a and history classes to see the difference Year 10 boys — including Sean Potter, grandson revelation. At the same time the involvement between the old and new – the interaction of visitors Lynley and Graham POTTER (St in his boarding house is also provided for. The between the pupils and staff, the John’s, 55-57) — who were in the initial intake vision behind the establishment of Te Pūtake encouragement to participate and the ease to the house in 2016, were on hand for the visit. Lodge as the starting point for boarders is a with which pupils reacted to comments by While experiencing the special environment of winner. It has got to be applauded. others in the class. They appeared to be at Te Pūtake, the students progressively, during John OWERS (Selwyn, 1958-62): ease with the whole scene. Would have their year there, become more involved with enjoyed being part of the current system both their boarding houses. Nearly everything has changed over the past as a pupil and a staff member. sixty, odd years. Boarders’ rooms are not only Mid-morning the group came together for lighter and brighter, but have a great deal All in all a very successful Floreat Semper morning tea in the staff dining room where more privacy than a dormitory of fourteen event, which will undoubtedly next time Headmaster Simon Lamb spoke briefly. He plus. Impressed with the boys changing rooms encourage more visitors, keen to see how life commented on the great changes in teaching at the beginning of each new term, it’s an at King’s has changed since their time. and learning; suggesting that as they moved important for part of their social development.

46 Winter 2017 | King’s Courier Winter 2017 | King’s Courier 47 RECENT EVENTS RECENT EVENTS

OLD COLLEGIANS CATCH UP The night before the 1st British and Irish Lions test at Eden Park against the All Blacks, members of the King’s First XV of 1992 held a 25-year reunion.

From left; Ben WILLIS (Averill, 1990-94), Jesse WEBB (St John’s, 1990-93), Coach Clinton Jones, Marcus VAN New York get together BOXEL (Averill, 1988-92), Andrew FLEXMAN (School, While visiting New York in early May, KCOCA President Terry Gould 1988-92), Adam HURDLEY (Peart, 1988-92), Dave had an informal gathering with 29 locally-based Old Collegians in the MARTIN (Averill, 1988-92), Matt CARRINGTON (School, Club Room at Soho Grand Hotel, West Broadway. 1990-94), Brian MAPOSUA (Peart, 1991-93), Ben SNELLING (School, 1988-92) Cameron McKAY (Parnell, Many of those gathered hadn’t seen each other for some time, so it was Zoe ELLIS (Middlemore, 2010-11), Harriet 1988-92). a great opportunity to catch up, and share experiences and DORRINGTON (Middlemore, 2009-10), George opportunities in New York. Broome, Florence MANGAN (Taylor, 2009-10), Luis ESTEVES (Selwyn, 2009-10) and Charlie George BROOME (Major, 2006-10) and Those present included both visiting and long-term NYC residents, such DEANE (Marsden, 2006-10). James YOUNG (Major, 2008-12). as Jonathan (Joff) MITCHELL (Marsden, 1968-72) and Rory KEANE (Major, 1974-78) who are involved in business consulting and finance respectively. Others were involved in marketing and design. Architect Amelia GUISE (Middlemore, 2003-04) is working as project manager for a large NYC construction company.

After three years consulting at Bain & Co, Alexander GOULD (Major, 2002-06), who recently graduated MBA from Columbia University, has Recently, the Selwyn House seniors of 1956 organised for founded a start-up business (ViewX) which utilises artificial intelligence themselves a catch-up which featured morning tea at the to deliver highly relevant video in any context for content creators, College, a visit to their old House and new Selwyn House, advertisers and consumers. Joff Mitchell and Rory Keane. Alexander and Terry Gould. where they found current boarding conditions a stark contrast. In addition, they visited a Technology class which impressed them greatly. Those present were, from left - Jim Dean, Ripley Jones, A joint 50 and 60-years-on evening Brian Williams, Anthony Morris, Ralph Dearlove, David Monteith, David Caddie, Allan Spence and Alex Tetzner. A new style reunion was held on 27 May, with a combined 50-year-on Grace was said by Chris BIDDLES (Parnell, 1967-71) and entertaining and 60-year-on event. addresses were presented by the Honourable John PRIESTLEY (Marsden, 1957-61) and Judge Rob OSBORNE (Averill, 1967-71). To Current prefects led the guests on a stimulating tour during which they close the evening, the Toast to the College was given by Rob FISHER saw the Chapel Close, Kelley Centre and Centennial Centre – all new (Selwyn, 1957-61). since their time at College. In addition, Archivist John Bean provided an update on current College happenings and prepared a The KCOCA acknowledges the untimely passing of dedicated Old photographic display focussed on their years. Collegian Bruce TAKLE (Marsden/Major, 1957-61). We offer our deepest condolences to his family. After the tour, a service in the Chapel ended with a blessing by Reverend Richard HANCOCK (Selwyn, 1957-61) and the visitors On 2 April, a team of Old Collegians played the College 1stXI moved to the Dining Hall where KCOCA Past President, Andy BAKER, at King’s. A sunny afternoon set the scene for a most did a great job as MC guiding the evening. enjoyable game played in good spirit. Ultimately the KCOCA team won thanks to a telling performance by Mark Chapman.

The Old Collegian team was: Willie TIETJENS (Marsden, 1993-97), Michael MORTON (Averill, 1989-93), Michael BARTLETT (Peart, 1992-96), Andrew McALPINE (Marsden, 1999-2003), James MARSHALL (Selwyn, 1996-97), Justin MARSHALL (Selwyn, 1984-88), Chris NOAKES (Marsden, 1999-2003), Tom DAVISON (Marsden, 1999-2003), Ben STEVENS (Peart, 1999-2003), Mark CHAPMAN (School, 2008-12), Ben HORNE (Selwyn, 2007-11), Pete STOREY (St John’s, 1990-94), Will St JOHN (Selwyn, 2012-16).

KCOCA Executive Officer Jasmine Kovach advises that she is very willing to discuss with other groups how to organise similar small, special interest reunions.

48 Winter 2017 | King’s Courier Winter 2017 | King’s Courier 49 RECENT GRADUATES RECENT UPDATES

ACADEMIC SUCCESSES OLD

The following Old Collegians have graduated recently. Every effort has been made to get this list correct; please advise any inaccuracies. KCOCA COLLEGIAN is keen to acknowledge these successes achieved by recent Old Collegians and we know the College itself, and former teachers, are also very interested in the progress made by their former students. NEWS LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Christopher Deery – DipAg/FarmMgmnt George Phillips – DipUnivStudies Members and partners outside the Chapel. Active internationally MASSEY UNIVERSITY A notable absentee from the Saunders Thomas Adams – GrDipRuralStudies Arie Hutton – BDes(Hons) Merrin Quilter – PhD Nicholas Timms – BVetSc Celebration was Jim McLAY (School, 1958-61) Jack Becroft – BDes(Hons) Wilna Labuschagne – BVetSc Thomas Richardson – BDes(Hons) Christopher Watson – BDes(Hons) FLOREAT SEMPER GATHERS who was unfortunately out of the country. Janice Brooke – BBus Iain Lees-Galloway – BA Isabelle Rigg – BBus But in tendering his apologies, Jim wrote: “I Thomas Donnelly – BDes(Hons) Samuel Levene – BDes(Hons) Paige Taylor – BComm completed my roles as Special Envoy of the Harriett Feek – BVetSc McCrae Loudon – GrDipTchg(Prim) David Thomson – BSc Wednesday 30 March saw the Floreat Semper Fellowship Autumn Luncheon Prime Minister and Special Advisor to the UNITEC with the strong support of over 100 people reinforcing just how much both the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the end of 2016, Peter Clark – BETech Matthew Jackson – PGCertAppPractice William Kirk – CertAppTech College, and the friendships built there, mean to these generations and finished as Consul-General in Honolulu in Andrew Crisford – DipQSurvey Samuel Kamu – BPerforScreenArts Abigail Robinson – BAppSc The Chapel service, on a great late Spring (Peart, 1958-62). With Garth WILLIAMS mid-January 2017. In June, this year, I will Paige Harwood – DipAppSc Benjamin Kevey – BConstruction Henry Yates – DipArchTech morning, is always a highlight of the day. (Marsden, 1955-59) elected the new President, complete the role of New Zealand’s non- UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND Welcomed by Assistant Chaplain Onasai Peter Wilson moves to Immediate Past resident Representative to Palestine and then Rudransh Agarwal – BCom/LLB Tunganekore Fuavao – BE(Hons) Tanushk Martyn – MBChB Anusak Sirikientong – BSc AUVA’A (Peart, 1998-2002), the members President. I have some speaking and university teaching Gareth Ansell – PGCertClinEd Matthew Galloway – BCom Sebastian Masset-Glencross – BE(Hons) Benjamin Smith – BCom gave a hearty rendition of Guide me, O thou roles in the US. After a presentation to Chris Adams, Head of Timena Apa – BFA Taylor Green – BSc Michael McCaffrey –PGDipBus Pesi Soakai – BCom Great Redeemer before the lesson read by Music, in recognition of the musical items, Jim went on, “Last year, Denis (School, Kate Bartley – BA/BE Richard Hardley – BCom Daniel McDougall – BSc (Hons) Hartley Spring – BA/LLB(Hons) President Peter WILSON (School, 1952-56). James Barwell-Smith – BE(Hons) Ian Hatrick-Smith – BCom/BSc Campbell McGregor – PGDipBus Naphon Suriyasin – BE(Hons) Grace was said by John Owers and the College 2007-11) graduated from Durham University After an address by the Reverend Warren Alexandra Bennett – BA Harry Hopkins – BCom/BSc James McGregor-Macdonald – BA/BE(Hons) Cynthia Tieu – PGCertHSc catering team once again treated guests to a BA with Honours in Ancient, Medieval and Watson a very well-received musical item William Birnie – BCom Benjamin Horne – BCom Joshua McKenzie-Brown – GrDipTchg(Sec) Matthew Tills – BCom/BProp fine meal. Modern History; and is now studying for an Benjamin Brown – BE(Hon) Benjamin Jackson – GrDipTchg(Sec) James Millar – MBChB Lucia Tolich – BA/LLB featured Sophie Turner (Year 12, Taylor) MA in Russian and Post-Soviet Politics at the Introduced by Peter Wilson, guest speaker Courtenay Bruyn – BCom/BSc Samuel Jaffe –BA(Hons) Edward Morgan – BE(Hons) Taniela Tonga – LLB singing A Claire Benediction by John Rutter School of Slavonic and East European Studies Stephanie Built – DipPaediatrics Alexandra Kendrick – BCom/BProp Rebecca Morris – BA/LLB(Hons) Talapo Uivaa – BCom/LLB Reverend Warner Wilder recalled his many and Rohith Pillai (Year 13, Averill) who sang at University College London (UCL).” Brian Campbell – BCom Christopher Khouri – BUrbPlng(Hons) Benjamin Nathan – BCom Jordan Vetter – BSc Ave Maria by Franz Schubert. years as College Chaplain, the challenges and Joshua Carmichael – BE(Hons) Matthew Kiernander – BCom/BSc Hyun Oh – MA Alexander Walsh – BCom(Hons) joys of being with the students; and his Chess at speed Moving to the Old Collegians Pavilion, the James Chan – BCom Kyeong Jun Kim – LLB(Hons) Karen-Monique ‘Otai – BCom Nicholas Walsh – BCom exciting new life after King’s with a boisterous Mark Chapman – BE(Hons) Kim Kingstone – BCom Harshal Patel – MTaxStudies Jack Wan – BSc President greeted everyone, including special Daniel LAM (Selwyn, 1992-94) came to New young family and some local parish work. Shunying Chen – BSc Georgia Kirschberg – BSc David Pearce – PGDipEdLdrshp Thomas Warren – BSc guests Board Chairman Ross GREEN (Selwyn, Zealand from Hong Kong in 1991 and, while in John Choi – MBChB Young Eun Koo – MBChB Jamie Powell – MSc Callum Webb – BCom 1968-72), Headmaster Simon Lamb, Mervis Ending the formal side of the events Garth this country until 1995 when he left for the Alice Coleman – MBChB Joshua Landon – BA Antony Quirk – BCom Lewis Wei – BCom and Reverend Warner Wilder, Angela and Williams acknowledged the big shoes he had United Kingdom, he had a major focus on Nicholas Crotty – GrDipTchg(Sec) Jonathan Lee – BCom/LLB Annabel Rollinson – GrDipTchg(Prim) Matthew Whiting – BCom/BSc to fill in following Peter Wilson, before developing his chess. He was Team Captain Jordan Darrow – BCom Daniel Lemanu – PhD Louis Sapeta – BSc Tobias Witten-Evans – BA Hylton LE GRICE (St John’s, 1947-51) and Peter Andrew Davie – BCom/LLB Ryan Lindborg – BCom Ren Sayer – BA Scott Wong – BA/BCom MASFEN (Marsden/Major, 1955-59). proposing the toast to the College. for Chess when at the College and later Josiah Elder – GrDipTchg(Prim) Morgan Lupton – MTchg(Prim) Alastair Sheard – BCom Paam Yanaranop – MSc graduated in UK, but has remained The President also welcomed several current Joshua Foreman – MSc Alistair Mander – PGDipBus Adam Simunovich – BCom committed to chess. Daniel wrote in April, College prefects to the lunch and invited them Hugh Free – BCom Olivia Manning – BA/LLB Chetanbeer Singh – BOptom “In 2016 at the Chess Olympiad in Baku, I to introduce themselves, a move very became a FIDE-Master. Last week, I won the UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY enthusiastically applauded. title World Speed Chess Champion for Katia Holland – LLB/BMgmntStuds Cameron Jerram – CertUnivPrep Rewi Norman – GrDipTchg(Sec) As tradition dictates the Annual General Amateurs! (and also came 5th in the main UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO Meeting which followed was a very smooth, event). These championships, run by the Sachin Arulambalam – BPhEd Bradley Davis – BCom/LLB Jake Lockwood – BCom Imogen Scott – BDS rapid event. Previous minutes were confirmed International Chess Federation (FIDE), were Jamie Ash – BCom/BSc Daniel Eaton – MBChB Morgan McConnell – BCom Alexander Shepherd – BSc and both the President’s report and financial held this year in Spoleto, Italy.” Alofa Auva’a – LLB/MusB Molly Ferguson – BPhEd Jenny Medary – BA/BCom Wyatt Shutt – BA statements approved. Peter expressed George Backhouse – BCom Henry Ferrier – BCom Jack Merton – BCom Harrison Smith – BCom/LLB Warner Wilder and Mervis with Richard and Naomi Caughey. appreciation of the long contributions of James Bateman – BCom Emilie Ferrier – BA Jackson Muir – BCom Benjamin Spence – BCom Matthew Beck – BCom/LLB(Hons) Sophie Fowler – BCom Rachael Murray – BTchg Madeline Taylor – BTchg retiring Immediate Past President John Taylor Bergman – BSc Dylan Gallagher – BCom Thomas Newman – BA/LLB Frederick Thursfield –BA/LLB MATTHEWS (School, 1949-53) and executive James Bevin – MBChB Louisa Gallie – BSc Thomas Newton – BCom Benjamin Treadwell – BSc member Andrew CHONG (St John’s,1952-56). Kelly Blyth – BBiomedSc Samuel Gibbs – BCom/LLB Elizabeth Owen – BA Scott Walker – BCom/LLB New committee member John OWERS Thomas Bostock – BSc Nicholas Gunn – LLB Samuel Peat – BSc Matthew Weston – BCom/LLB (Selwyn, 1958-62) joined returning members Benjamin Brailsford – LLB Michael Haddleton – BCom/LLB Arthur Phillips – BCom Luke Williamson – BCom Robin BECKETT (Marsden/Major, 1955-59), Amelia Brittain – BCom Peter Jenkins – BTheol Benjamin Reeves – BCom Gabriella Wimsett – BCom Bruce CHAMBERS (Marsden, 1949-53), Rob Nicholas Buckley – MBChB Jordan Karpik – MBChB Ashley Reid – MPlan Joseph Wright – BCom/LLB Guest speaker Warner Wilder. Patrick Connolly – BCom Oliver Kirk-Smith – BCom Edward Ritchie – BCom Hannah Wright – BCom FISHER (Selwyn, 1957-61) and Tom SINCLAIR,

Next issue recent graduates from the AUT University and Victoria University of Wellington will be featured

50 Winter 2017 | King’s Courier Winter 2017 | King’s Courier 51 Daniel Lam. ACROSS THE GENERATIONS ACROSS THE GENERATIONS

Still competing Among participants in the recent World Masters OLD COLLEGIAN NEWS Games were several Old Collegians. Rob WADDELL (School, 1988-91) was still proving himself the King of Lake Karapiro where he helped his Waikato Rowing Club to victory in the Men’s C (43 plus) eights and coxless fours. Both 1000m finals were Remembering high ideals decided by less than one second Obituaries Youth America’s Cup Displaying their medals - Kim, left, with Terry. The Mike Cormack Foundation is a registered charity set up in memory of the late Mike Also on the water at the Games were 18ft skiff legends The King’s Courier has been advised of the Old Collegian Harry HULL (Selwyn, CORMACK (Parnell, 1952-56) and to 1 April 2017, has established a fund of $650,000, and still Kim and Terry McDELL (School/Major, 1957-61 and Major, 1959-63 respectively), who won deaths of the following Old Collegians. Our 2007-11) has been racing in the Red growing – a magnificent effort. gold 43 years after winning the 18-footer Skiff World Championships. For their first time thoughts are with each of these families. Bull Youth America’s Cup as part of The focus is to give opportunities, largely through outreach and activities conducted by the they were sailing the Weta multi-hull which in 2010 won the Sailing World International Boat NZL Sailing Team of New Zealand. Donald Laing BAILLIE Auckland University Rugby Football Club. to youngsters from lower socio-economic of the Year Award and now has 1200 boats sailing in 24 countries. They won the Weta After leading the competition, the NZ (Parnell 1945-48) communities who would otherwise not be able to participate. double-handed men’s grand masters age group crew narrowly lost to Land Rover BAR Athol Stuart BIBBY Academy in a dramatic finish but the The AURFC outreach programme and Clubhouse has proved to be a very warm and Probably the most mature Old Collegian competing at the Games was Peter ELLIS (Parnell, 1935-36) team were commended for their skills (Marsden, 1949-53) who won a gold medal on the golf course in the 74+ class. Still welcoming environment to over 300 junior players, including large numbers of Maori and and competitiveness. We’re sure to practising law at 90, Peter graduated from Auckland University in 1959 and joined his father John Hall DAVIES Polynesian families who have never experienced the quality of sports coaching and see more of Harry on the international in the firm of Ellis & Ellis, followed by partnerships with Sheffield Young & Ellis, Chapman (School, 1949-53) environment for all comers provided by the AURFC. sailing scene in the future. Tripp Sheffield Young and Ellis Gould. In 2012 he joined Lovegroves as a consultant, to The Mike Cormack Prize is an annual award for young people who have made an outstanding escape the daily grind to the CBD and is enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of Lovegroves Bryan Harcourt HOWIE contribution which typifies Mike’s ideals of integrity, leadership, sportsmanship and and St Heliers village – with a five-minute drive to work. (Selwyn, 1948-52) commitment. This prize helps propagate Mike’s ideals, while being an excellent way of Professor Fred Woodward MARSHALL celebrating his legacy. Silver on ice Rowing stalwarts (St John’s, 1944-48) In April Old Collegians Frazer ELLIS (Marsden, 2009-13), Congratulations to Old Collegians Alistair The winners of this prize in 2016 were Senetima Maiava and Mary Itagia from Otahuhu College; left, and Jamie LAWRENCE (Greenbank, 2006-10) won Sir Arthur Douglas MYERS DRYDEN (School, 1956-60), Peter MASFEN and Rita Shasha and Sam Lowe from King’s College. a silver medal in the International ICE Hockey Federation (School, 1952-56) (Marsden/Major, 1955-59) and Murray Rita Shasha (Year 13, Middlemore) joined King’s as a boarder in Year 12 (IIHF) World Championships, Division 2B. New Zealand MACDONALD (School, 1954-59) who were John Richard PRANGLEY from John Paul College. Her parents came from Iraq via Jordan in 1998 was runner up to China; other competitors were Israel, honoured for their achievements at the (School, 1975-79) where both had trained at Basrah Medical. After retraining in NZ, Rita’s Frazer Ellis and Jamie Lawrence. Mexico, Turkey and DPR Korea. Auckland Rowing Association Awards recently. father’s first job was in Rotorua Hospital, and they settled there. Rita Bruce Linden TAKLE The three were part of the Coxed Four who enjoys speech and drama and is also an accomplished musician, having Making big strokes (Major, 1957-61) won the Prince Philip Challenge Cup at the passed Grade 8 piano. She is now considering taking up the cello. While After training at Auckland Rowing Performance Centre since September, in February 2016 Robert Murray WILSON Henley Royal Regatta in 1963. at King’s, Rita has engaged in a number of community service initiatives. Captain of Rowing Ollie McLEAN (Selwyn, 2012-16) competed at Twizel in the Nationals, (Marsden, 1953-57) Her native Arabic language came in very handy while helping at the where he won gold in the U20 2x, silver in U20 1x and bronze in U22 4x. This secured him Mangere Refugee Centre, particularly with the rather bewildered an U23 NZ trial – big jump up from the juniors last year, where he was stroke in the quad children. Following her year as King’s Head Girl for 2017, Rita intends to Please advise any obituaries for listing in the Rita Shasha. that came 5th at the Worlds. study law and arts at Victoria. next edition of the King’s Courier. After trialling in April for the New Zealand team, Ollie was selected (at only 18!) to row in Sam Lowe (Year 13, St John’s) who is 2017 Head Boy, is actively involved the men’s quad in number 2 seat and he’s been in Leamington for 11 weeks training prior Contact: Shiree Milligan in the College’s sporting life of the school, as a rower and rugby player. to racing at the World Rowing U23 Championship at Plovdiv in Bulgaria in July. Phone: 09 276 0684 He’s committed to making a difference in the culture at King’s College Email: [email protected] and is excited by the opportunity to be working with such a great team of He’s then off to North Eastern University, Boston on a full athletic scholarship for four years where he’ll study Business Studies. Hopefully he’ll come back and try for a spot at From left: Jack Stevenson (Coach), Murray Macdonald, people. Sam’s father Greg who is on the King’s College Board of Paula Storey, Peter Masfen and Alistair Dryden. Governors, is Mechanical Engineering Group CEO at Beca. Sam Lowe. the elite level.

Recent Old Collegian Ollie McLean. Playing professionally Currently signed to German club SpVgg Unterhaching, one of the best Old Collegian footballers, Stefan As a proud New Zealander, MARINOVIC (Selwyn, 2009-13), is also the number one goalkeeper for the All Whites and has been playing playing for my country is the for them in the FIFA Confederations Cup. Alas, it was not to be for the plucky New Zealand team who greatest honour and privilege. finished up with a 2-1 loss against Mexico but the team, who are ranked 95th compared to Mexico at no. 17, I always give my best and I will showed they are capable of giving the top teams a run for their money. never take it for granted. Weddings The King’s College Chapel was the scene Stefan spoke recently about aspects of his life at King’s: “Kings provided me with the platform to be able to train regularly on campus, as well as recently for the following wedding: the flexibility to leave boarding to attend outside trainings; it also provided a wonderful camaraderie. As a boarder the chance to spend the whole week with your mates and be able share so many experiences together built friendships that will last a lifetime.” Amy CHAPPELL (Middlemor 2004-05) to Richard Rodden He went on with some advice for young footballers aiming for an international career: “I would say, don’t aim to be a professional too early. It will creat unnecessary pressure. You need a lot of luck to break into the professional ranks so always have a plan B ready. In saying that, there is no substitute for hard work no matter how talented you are.

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